CALD |
CALD Youth Discusses Climate Change in Boundless Mongolian Steppes October 1 2014The Youth Council for Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD Youth) convened in Mongolia last 19-22 September 2014 for the Climate Change Communication Seminar and Climate Change Youth Camp. Hosted by the CALD chair-party Civil Will Green Party (CWGP), the joint events hoped to promote climate change awareness and encourage appropriate climate change response among the participants. More specifically, the seminar tackled the use of new media and social media to promote climate change awareness among the youth, while the youth camp served as an experiential and hands-on activity for leadership capacity-building on climate change. http://cald.org/site/cald/?p=8517 For more photos visit: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.767438163303132.1073741898.167155769998044&type=3 CALD Statement No. 3 S. 2014
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FRIEDRICH NAUMANN FOUNDATION |
Former FNF Regional Director Releases New Book on Political Parties October 1 2014Dr. Wolfgang Sachsenroeder, former Regional Director of Southeast and East Asia Office, Friedrich Naumann Foundation, released a new book, Party Politics in Southeast Asia: Organization – Money – Influence. This book provides a fresh look into organizations and internal mechanisms of the main political parties in eight of the ten ASEAN countries, how they function on the ground, how they hold together, and how their leadership system work. Those interested can purchase the book through Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Party-Politics-Southeast-Asia-Organization/dp/1493587145 |
BURMA |
The National League for Democracy has said it has two current tasks – to help establish a federal union in unity with ethnic groups, and to amend the 2008 constitution. |
HONGKONG |
Hong Kong Protesters Defy Officials’ Call to Disperse September 29 2014A wave of protest in Hong Kong that engulfed the city could continue into the week as thousands of residents defied a government call on Monday to abandon street blockades, students boycotted classes and the city’s influential bar association added its condemnation of a police crackdown on protesters. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/30/world/asia/hong-kong-protests.html?_r=0 Hong Kong Says Riot Police have pulled back as protesters jam city Streets The Hong Kong government said Monday that riot police have pulled back from pro-democracy demonstrations around the city that have caused widespread disruption in one of Asia’s financial hubs. Defiant demonstrators remained on the streets of Hong Kong’s financial center, blocking traffic on key highways a day after clashes with police that left more than 40 people injured. Hong Kong: Protesters Defiant Amid Stand-Off Tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters are blocking Hong Kong’s streets, shutting down its business hub and ignoring appeals to leave. Tear Gas and Clashes at HK Protest Hong Kong police have used tear gas to disperse thousands of pro-democracy protesters near the government complex, after a week of escalating tensions.
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INDONESIA |
Democratic Party in Spotlight over Walkout Plot September 29 2014 Despite President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s public statement of regret that the House of Representatives has put an end to the direct elections of local leaders, the public is growing sceptical of his true intentions as more details emerge that indicate the Democratic Party may have engineered the move. Yudhoyono posted a statement on YouTube over the weekend, saying he was disappointed with the House’s decision to pass the law and reiterating his support for direct regional elections. http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/09/29/democratic-party-spotlight-over-walkout-plot.htmlOutraged Indonesians Begin to Mobilize to Protect Democracy September 27 2014 Outraged Indonesians are now up in arms and finally mobilizing after waking up on Friday, September 26, to find out they had lost their right to directly choose their mayors and governors. House Passes Regional Election Bill, Scraps Direct Voting It was billed as a scrap that would go down to the wire, a vote to determine Indonesia’s democratic credentials. |
PHILIPPINES |
UN Climate Change Summit Plenary September 24 2014Philippine President Aquino @ UN Climate Change Summit: “Everyone here has to do everything they can to address climate change without first waiting for the neighbors to engage in action. Doing anything less leaves the problem unattended to thereby increasing the problem we all face.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNc21mZWBU0 Aquino to Attend UN’s Climate Summit in New York As part of his official tour to the United States (US) this month, President Benigno Aquino III will be heading to New York on September 23 to attend the United Nations’ Climate Summit. “(United Nations) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon personally invited our President to attend this very important summit,” Secretary Mary Ann Lucille Sering of the Climate Change Commission said during a Palace briefing.
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TAIWAN |
DPP Supports Hong Kong Democracy September 29 2014“On the day of the DPP’s 28th anniversary, we see the people of Hong Kong fighting for democracy they are rightfully entitled to. This is more than a historical coincidence – it was inevitable.” DPP Chairperson Tsai Ing-wen http://english.dpp.org.tw/dpp-supports-democracy-in-hong-kong/ |
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