2025

• CALD Regional Conference  on South China Sea Disputes under Trump 2.0
  3 APRIL • QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES
  In cooperation with the Center for Liberalism and Democracy (CLD), the Department of International Studies of Miriam College, and the Philippine International Studies Organization (PHISO), and with the support of Friedrich Naumann Foundation Southeast and East Asia (FNF SEEA) Office, the conference brought together policymakers, academics, and party representatives from Asia, alongside partners from the European Union, to address escalating maritime tensions and geopolitical uncertainties under a second Trump presidency. Discussions at the conference, held in Quezon City, Philippines, examined rising incidents in disputed waters, their implications for regional security, and the urgent need for coordinated, rules-based responses among claimant states.
  
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•  Roundtable Discussion on 2025 Philippine Elections
  4 APRIL • TAGUIG, PHILIPPINES
  As part of the CALD Regional Conference, the Council convened a high-level roundtable discussion in Taguig City, Philippines to examine key political and electoral developments ahead of the 2025 Philippine midterm elections. The event brought together political leaders, academics, and journalists to unpack critical issues shaping the country’s political landscape.
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• CALD Women’s Caucus Strategic Planning Meeting
  13-17 JUNE • BORACAY, PHILIPPINES
  The CALD Women’s Caucus convened a strategic planning workshop, bringing together women leaders from the CALD member-parties to strengthen the network’s direction and impact. Through reflection, SWOT analysis, and structured planning sessions, participants identified priority areas including organizational structure, program streamlining, communications strategy, funding sustainability, and network expansion. The workshop in Boracay, Philippines, reaffirmed the Caucus’s commitment to building a stronger, more strategic platform for advancing women’s political empowerment in the region.
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• Asian Women Education Mentorship Program Launch
  8-11 AUGUST • TAIPEI, TAIWAN
  The Asian Women Education (AWE) Mentorship Program, an initiative of the CALD Women’s Caucus, strengthens women’s political leadership and advances gender parity across Asia through a three-month woman-to-woman mentorship journey. Eight selected emerging leaders from political parties and civil-society organizations participate in leadership development focused on identity-building, strategic planning, and essential political skills. The program was launched in Taiwan in cooperation with the Democratic Progressive Party and with the support of FNF. The two-day event blended networking activities through inspiring keynote messages, strategic planning workshops, cross-generational exchanges, and roundtable discussions.
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• CALD Youth Political Academy 2025
  8-11 AUGUST • TAIPEI, TAIWAN
  The 6th installment of the CALD Youth Political Academy (CYPA), with the theme “Ignite, Inspire, Innovate,” empowered young leaders from political parties and civil-society organizations to defend democracy while harnessing technology for positive change. Reflecting the spirit of learning from the past, acting in the present, and preparing for the future, CYPA 2025 equipped participants with the tools to navigate evolving political and digital landscapes. The program was held in partnership with Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation Global Innovation Hub.
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• Asian Women Education Mentorship Program Culmination
  27-31 OCTOBER • BANGKOK, THAILAND
  CALD marked the culmination of the first cohort of the AWE Mentorship Program in Bangkok, Thailand, celebrating a three-month journey of leadership development, sisterhood, and cross-border collaboration among emerging women leaders. The closing ceremony highlighted participants’ leadership projects and reaffirmed the commitment of the CALD Women’s Caucus to advancing women’s political empowerment and inclusive democratic leadership across Asia.
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• 15th CALD General Assembly & 51st CALD Executive Committee Meeting
  29 OCT-1 NOV • BANGKOK, THAILAND
  CALD held its 15th General Assembly under the theme “AI, Inequality and Democracy: The Challenge for Liberals and Democrats.” The event, held in Bangkok, examined how artificial intelligence is reshaping economies and political systems, with the potential either to deepen inequality and erode democratic trust or to enhance participation and institutional efficiency. The Assembly aimed to support liberals and democrats in developing policy responses that address AI-driven inequality while strengthening democratic institutions. Alongside the General Assembly, the 51st Executive Committee Meeting was convened, where charter amendments were discussed and CALD’s future trajectory deliberated.
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