Asia Regional
Solidarity Center (SC)
Revitalizing Trade Union Capacity and Worker Voice in Indonesia and Malaysia
$905,900
Public Summary: To continue supporting workers participation in democratic development in Indonesia and Malaysia, the Center will work with trade unions in both countries in a variety of sectors to bolster their internal democratic systems and revitalize their capacity for civic participation as advocates domestically and in the international supply chain. Programs will focus on union organizing, collective bargaining and grievance/case handling, as well as supply chain and government engagement. There will also be a focus on research and policy development.
Asia Regional
Solidarity Center (SC)
Occupational & Environmental Health and Safety
$685,000
Public Summary: To provide a voice for workers and advance occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) rights, the Center will collaborate with partners in Asia to strengthen national and regional networks capacity to facilitate exchanges, advance national and regional initiatives, and empower victims and grassroots advocates. This project will also address forced labor issues in certain manufacturing sectors.
Asia Regional
Asia Democracy Network
Strengthening Civil Society Solidarity and Cooperation in Asia
$320000
Public Summary: To bolster regional solidarity, support, and cooperation on human rights and democracy throughout Asia. The organization will strengthen its new flagship initiative, a comprehensive online information hub on democratic trends and issues in Asia, to enhance the organization’s ability to interface with partners and amplify local voices on critical challenges facing democratic actors across the region. The organization will also expand its institutional capacity to engage and network with its members, partners, and other key actors through digital outreach and communications. Founded in 2013, the organization acts as secretariat for a leading network of regional civil society actors that aims to foster the expansion and consolidation of democracy across Asia through regional dialogue and cross-border collaboration
Asia Regional
Asian Network for Free Elections Foundation
Strengthening Domestic Election Monitoring in Asia
$200000
Public Summary: To strengthen the capacity of and cooperation among domestic election-monitoring bodies in the Asia region. The project will work closely with domestic election monitoring groups to organize short- and long-term observations of targeted elections. It will also organize trainings on voter education, election systems, parliamentary oversight, media advocacy, and good governance for election-monitoring bodies, as well as promote efforts to develop and strengthen regional norms and principles on election monitoring.
Asia Regional
Japan Center for International Exchange, Inc.
Expanding Support for Democratic Governance in Asia
$212375
Public Summary: To promote solidarity and cooperation among Asian democracies and foreign policy communities to advance democratic norms and a rules-based order throughout the Asia region. The organization will carry out a program to engage key thought leaders, government officials, and legislative members to develop a strategic vision for democracy support as a pillar of Japan’s foreign policy and diplomacy, as well as ways for Japanese democrats to play an important role in global efforts to build democratic unity.
Asia Regional
Japan NGO Center for International Cooperation
Strengthening Civil Society Networks for Securing Civic Space in Asia
$150000
Public Summary: To strengthen the capacity and engagement of Japanese and Asian civil society to advocate on issues of civic space, democratic governance, rule of law, and accountability. The organization will carry out research and advocacy on the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 16 as well as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights by Asian governments. It will convene an international conference and engage with national and international networks and organizations working to defend and expand civic space.
Asia Regional
Asia Democracy Network
Strengthening Civil Society Solidarity and Cooperation in Asia
Country: Asia Regional – $40000
Public Summary: To bolster regional solidarity, support, and cooperation on human rights and democracy throughout Asia. The organization will strengthen its new flagship initiative, a comprehensive online information hub on democratic trends and issues in Asia, to enhance the organization’s ability to interface with partners and amplify local voices on critical challenges facing democratic actors across the region. The organization will also expand its institutional capacity to engage and network with its members, partners, and other stakeholders through collaboration on joint initiatives as well as digital outreach and communications.
Asia Regional
East Asia Institute
Advancing Democratic Values through a Regional Think Tank Network
$255000
Public Summary: To strengthen a regional network of democracy research think tanks to provide action-oriented and policy-driven research in support of efforts to advance democratic norms and values across Asia. The organization will support the network to strengthen efforts to transform research into policy and facilitate cooperation among think tanks and other regional institutions through joint-research, public discussion, and policy advocacy on shared democratic challenges and opportunities, including direct democracy, transitional justice and reconciliation, and the protection of minority rights.
Asia Regional
Security Matters
Building a Digital Security Protection Ecosystem in Southeast Asia
$110500
Public Summary: To enhance regional capacity and awareness around digital security for human rights defenders in Southeast Asia. The organization will lay the foundation for a digital security and protection network by conducting research on trends in the region and developing localized training curriculums. Through a training of trainers approach, the organization will build networks of local actors to provide training to local civil society and serve as local points of contact in response to security threats.
Asia Regional
Diplomacy Training Program
Strengthening Human Rights Networks in the Asia-Pacific
$70000
Public Summary: To encourage knowledge sharing and strengthen solidarity among democracy and human rights defenders in the Asia-Pacific region. The project will provide training on strategic advocacy, engagement, and coalition-building for leading human rights activists in the region. In addition, the organization will convene networking meetings for activists to engage with one another to address critical issues facing human rights and democracy and support democratic norms and values
Asia Regional
Asia Democracy Network
Strengthening Civil Society Solidarity and Cooperation in Asia
$200000
Public Summary: To strengthen regional solidarity, cooperation, and support for human rights and democracy throughout Asia. The organization will organize a variety of activities to bolster national and regional networks of civil society to help foster the consolidation and expansion of democracy across the region. It will convene national-level consultations in up to ten strategically selected countries to deepen its national networks and identify key democratic priorities that will inform the agenda and frameworks for action for its annual regional democracy forum.
Asia Regional
Asia Democracy Network
Strengthening Civil Society Solidarity and Cooperation in Asia
$145000
Public Summary: To bolster regional solidarity, support, and cooperation on human rights and democracy throughout Asia. The organization will strengthen its new flagship initiative, a comprehensive online information hub on democratic trends and issues in Asia, to enhance the organization’s ability to interface with partners and amplify local voices on critical challenges facing democracy across the region. The organization will also expand its capacity to engage with its members and other stakeholders through collaboration on joint initiatives. Finally, the organization will provide protection and resettlement support for Afghan activists.
