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Center for American Progress visits the TFD
2018/10/15
Center for American Progress delegation visited the TFD and had a lively exchange with TFD Vice President Ketty W. Chen on TFD’s programs and collaboration in the region and issues of disinformation, China’s influence and Taiwan’s coming elections.
TFD Attends Forum 2000 conference in Prague and Visits Partner Institutions in Europe
2018/10/03~2018/10/13
Taiwan’s President Ing-wen Tsai delegated TFD President Fu-te Liao and Deputy Minister of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Szu-chien Hsu to attend the 22nd Forum 2000 Conference in Prague, during October 7–9, 2018. Moreover, TFD also invited J. Michael Cole as an expert to join TFD’s delegation for Forum 2000 Conference. The theme of Forum 2000 Conference of this year is “Democracy: In Need of a Critical Update?”. The major discussion of this conference was challenges of populism and nationalism on society and economy, and tremendous transformation of public sphere in internet time, which tried to re-build the trust of democracy through the participation and share view points of young generation.
Visit of the Rand Corporation
2018/09/13
Dr. Rafiq Dossani, director at the Rand Corporation Center for Asia Pacific Policy paid a visit to the TFD at September 13, 2018 and was received by Dr. Yeh-Chung, Lu, Vice President of the TFD. After VP Lu’s introduction on the vision and working programs of TFD. Both sides engaged in a conversation about China issues, TFD’s effort on pushing for young leaders capacity- building programs, researches on combating fake news and preventing democracy backsliding and the future collaboration between two sides. They enjoyed the fruitful discussion.
TFD Attends AHRI Annual Conference and Visits Partners in the U.K.
2018/09/08
From September 6-8, TFD President Fu-te Liao and Director of International Cooperation Bo Tedards attended the annual conference of the Association of Human Rights Institutes (AHRI)
Delegation of Taipei Bar Association visits TFD
2018/09/03
The Delegation of Taipei Bar Association on September 3 visited the TFD and was received by TFD President Liao Fu-Te and Bo Tedards, Director of International Cooperation. The group included Lawyer Wei, Lawyer Tsai ,Dr. S. Chandra Mohan, Dr. Bui Nguyen Khanh, Dr. Azhari Yahya and Dr. Anna Maria Ada Dalena Abad. The Delegation of Taipei Bar Association learned about the working programs of the TFD and discussed future collaboration.
Delegation of Taipei Bar Association visits TFD
2018/09/03
The Delegation of Taipei Bar Association on September 3 visited the TFD and was received by TFD President Liao Fu-Te and Bo Tedards, Director of International Cooperation. The group included Lawyer Wei, Lawyer Tsai ,Dr. S. Chandra Mohan, Dr. Bui Nguyen Khanh, Dr. Azhari Yahya and Dr. Anna Maria Ada Dalena Abad. The Delegation of Taipei Bar Association learned about the working programs of the TFD and discussed future collaboration.
The 2018 Asia Young Leaders for Democracy (AYLD) Program Closes in Taipei
2018/09/01
The 2018 Asia Young Leaders for Democracy (AYLD), an annual program organized by the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy, closed today in Taipei. The program this year brought together 17 young democracy and human rights practitioners from over 10 countries Asia to engage with local NGOs and experts throughout the course of nine days.
Nominations for the 13th Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award Open!
2018/08/31
The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD) is calling for nominations for the 13th Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award (ADHRA)! What is the ADHRA? There was no award recognizing efforts in developing or sustaining democracy and human rights in Asia until 2006. As the first national democracy assistance foundation in Asia, the TFD established the ADHRA — the first democracy and human rights award in Asia — to support courageous individuals and groups who build democracy, stand up for justice, and defend human rights. The ADHRA is annually awarded to one individual or organization that has made significant contributions to the advancement of democracy or human rights in Asia through peaceful means.
Visit of Members of the Delegation of U.S. Midwestern States Legislative Leaders
2018/08/30
The Delegation of U.S. Midwestern States Legislative Leaders visited Taiwan Foundation for Democracy on August 30th, and received by Dr. Jiann-Fa, Yan, Vice President of TFD, and Allen Peng, Director of Research and Development. Delegation of U.S. Midwestern States Legislative Leaders watched the introduction film of TFD first, which was followed by a discussion with the Delegation. In addition to emphasize the importance of democracy principle, Delegation also concerned the issue of democracy and mission and task of TFD. Both sides engaged in a conversation about TFD’s structure, implementation of international grants, prospect of China democratic development and value of Taiwan democracy
Visit of the Hong Kong Civic Party
2018/08/28
The Hong Kong Civic Party paid a visit to TFD at August 28, 2018 and was received by Dr. Fort Fu-Te, Liao and Dr. Jiann-Fa, Yan, Vice President of TFD. After President Liao’s introduction on the vision and working programs of TFD. Both sides engaged in a conversation about Taiwan’s democratization, democratic education and Hong Kong’s democratic movement. The delegation paid special attention on TFD’s effort on promoting NGO diplomacy outside the field of Track One Diplomacy, and how the grass root social movement was of use as the effective way to push for transition in 1980s. They enjoyed the fruitful discussion.
