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- CALD Conference on Fundamental Freedoms
2 March 2013 | Singapore
In recognition of the continuing challenges to fundamental freedoms in Asia, CALD organized this conference to analyze how political, economic, and civil rights are at risk in many countries in Asia, and what could be done to address this. This event, hosted by the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP), concluded with a statement on the state of freedom in Asia that was adopted by all the participation.
- CALD Women’s Caucus Seminar
3 March 2013 | Singapore
With the theme “Asia and the World : Forging Ties Among Women Leaders”, the seminar brought together women political leaders across the globe to exchange information and strengthen their networks. They discussed the responses to current issues affecting women in Asia; the role of international women’s networks in addressing women’s issues globally; and what actions the CALD Women’s Caucus could take.
- CALD Youth Climate Change Seminar
18-23 April 2013 | Cebu City & Bantayan Island, Cebu, Philippines
As yet another follow-up to previous CALD activities and initiatives on climate change, and being inspired by the concept of intergenerational justice and equity, CALD organized this event to spark a mind-shift and develop a sense of awareness among youth leaders on the central role they play in taking care of the environment. The program aimed also to impress upon the present generation their responsibility in taking collective action to address climate change — in this case, through the use of legal measures. The workshop was hosted by renowned Philippine environmental lawyer Antonio “Tony” Oposa at the School of the Sea.
- CALD Youth Festival
19 – 23 June 2013 | Bangkok, Thailand
This five-day event focused on the best strategies in the promotion and protection of political freedom. Its main objectives were to stress the importance of international networks in promoting democracy and to strengthen relations between and among CALD Youth members and other international youth networks. Hosted by the Democrat Party of Thailand (DP), in cooperation with International Federation of Liberal Youth (IFLRY), the event centred on political freedom in all its aspects: freedom of speech, right to information, and right to suffrage.
- CALD Climate Change Conference
6-9 September 2013 | Kaohsiung & Pingtung, Taiwan
With the theme “Adapting to Climate change: Issues and Strategies” the event provided a venue for international participants coming from political parties, research institutes, and civil society organizations to discuss initiatives that could foster sound environmental governance, particularly in terms of developing capacity to deal with climactic changes. the three-day event, hosted by the Democratic Progressive Party of Taiwan (DPP), is also highlighted the “best practices” in climate change adaptation in the region.
- CALD Youth Seminar
8 November 2013 | Manila, Philippines
This event, which focused on “Party Reform and Renewal: Youth’s Role in Re-establishing Public Faith in Political Parties,” enabled CALD Youth members from Thailand, Cambodia, Burma, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia to join Filipino students and youth leaders in discussing the importance of youth leadership, political parties, and youth participation in the political and democratic processes. The program was in partnership with the University of Sto. Tomas – Faculty of Arts and Letters.
- 6th CALD-ALDE Meeting
9 November 2014 | Manila, Philippines
In conjunction with the CALD 20th anniversary celebration, this biennial gathering of Asian and European liberals was held once again in Manila, Philippines. Hosted by the Liberal Party of the Philippines (LP), the theme of the event focused on the increasing shift of global power to Asia and how countries in Asia and external actors are responding to this development. More specifically, the meeting examined how Asia’s political-security environment, economic clout, and regional integration affect strategic relations between Asia and Europe. The main objective was for CALD and the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) to come up with a common understanding and response to the changing dynamics of global and regional power relations.
- CALD Anniversary Conference
11 November 2013 | Manila, Philippines
This is the Final event in the series of activities that CALD organized to celebrate its 20th anniversary. With the theme “Towards Party Reform and Renewal: Bringing Political Parties Back to the People,” CALD went back to its raison d’être and discussed how political parties can be reconnected to the general public in an age define by popular disenchantment with these political institutions. The conference was attended by CALD member parties, partners, representative of international institutions, and civil society organizations from the Philippines.
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