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WFDA's primary activity is a biennial meeting of democratic actors and activists from around the region and beyond, whose "Framework for Action" is developed through a series of workshops and consultations. In addition, WFDA supports a variety of other regional initiatives.... <
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One of WFDA's core functions is to issue collective statements, as well as distribute information from members of its network. In addition, news about important democratic developments throughout the region is presented periodically....
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WFDA-GPPAC-APSOC organized a solidarity and democracy mission to Timor-Leste from 27 August to 1 September, 2006. The objectives of the mission were to support a partnership of civil society.
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The Second WFDA Biennial conference took place in Manila on 19-21 September. Highlights included the Civil Society Leaders' Forum, and the adoption of the 2007-2009 Framework for Action. Over 80 overseas participants from more than 15 countries in Asia attended the conference...
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ASIAN DEMOCRATS EXPRESS CONCERN ABOUT CRACKDOWN ON CIVIL RIGHTS IN MALAYSIA: In a series of events in recent weeks, the Malaysian government has demonstrated an alarming tendency to use draconian measures against peaceful demonstrations and other forms of civil society actions.
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E-PAPERS: World Movement for Democracy Fifth Assembly in Kyiv, Ukraine; URGENT ACTION: Women's League of Burma appeal; etc. NEWS ALERTS: ICJ statement on suspension of Pakistan's Chief Justice; Odhikar update on emergency in Bangladesh; SRP call for strengthening the culture of democracy in Cambodia...
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BHUTAN: minority excluded from historic vote; BURMA: activists launch "vote no"referendum campaign; TIBET: extensive crackdown, Dalai Lama threatens to resign; INDIA: risk of renewed communal violence; MALAYSIA: opposition grows stronger; PAKISTAN: judges ordered to be set free; TAIWAN: KMT wins the presidential election
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