Asia Democracy Network

The Asia Democracy Network (ADN) is a regional organization of more than 300 civil society groups working to advance the democratization of governance in Asia. It is active in more than 40 countries across the region. Its core values center on promoting and practicing the principles of democracy through inclusive governance, human rights, equality and inclusivity, prevention of discrimination, human security, free and fair elections, democracy education, and press freedom and responsibility. The network's main priorities are democratic unity and solidarity, cultivating the next generation of democracy advocates, and strengthening quality local democracy. ADN's activities include building platforms and spaces for collaboration, international advocacy, and engagement with governments, inter-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders in Asia and beyond. Its mission is to build a just, equitable, and sustainable community of democratic societies in Asia where all human rights are fully respected and realized. The organization is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and maintains a website at adnasia.org. It was established following a series of consultations beginning at the 7th World Movement for Democracy Global Assembly in Lima, Peru, in 2012, and formalized at the 7th Community of Democracies Ministerial Conference in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, in 2013. ADN's flagship programs include the Asia Democracy Chronicles, Asia Democracy Academy, Asia Youth Assembly, and Asia Democracy Forums. It also runs campaigns and publishes statements, announcements, and resources. The network is a non-profit civil society organization and does not have publicly listed ownership or a parent company.

The Asia Democracy Network (ADN) was established through a series of consultations and preparatory meetings among Asian civil society organizations and democracy advocates. The impetus came at the 7th World Movement for Democracy Global Assembly held in Lima, Peru, from October 14 to 17, 2012, where multi-stakeholder attendees from Asia reached a consensus that a regional democracy network was needed to strengthen democracy in the region. It was decided that preparatory work would be undertaken to design such a network. That preparatory work came to fruition at the 7th Community of Democracies Ministerial Conference in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from April 27 to 29, 2013, when Asian stakeholders agreed to establish a democracy network. The network was envisioned as a platform for like-minded democracy advocates to work together to promote and defend democracy. A task force was established to formulate the foundation for launching an official network. The task force, consisting of civil society organizations from Asia, met in Seoul, South Korea, on October 4, 2013, and worked together over the course of seven months to develop the network's structure and launch. Since its founding, ADN has grown into a regional organization of more than 300 civil society groups active in more than 40 countries in Asia. It has developed flagship programs such as the Asia Democracy Chronicles, Asia Democracy Academy, Asia Youth Assembly, and Asia Democracy Forums, and engages in international advocacy, campaigns, and publications. The organization is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

• At the 7th World Movement for Democracy Global Assembly in Lima, Peru, Asian multi-stakeholder attendees reached a consensus on the need for a regional democracy network and decided to undertake preparatory work.

• At the 7th Community of Democracies Ministerial Conference in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Asian stakeholders agreed to establish a democracy network and formed a task force to formulate its foundation.

• The ADN Task Force, consisting of civil society organizations from Asia, met in Seoul, South Korea, and worked over seven months to develop the network's launch.

A regional civil society network promoting democracy, human rights, and inclusive governance across Asia.

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