The Asia Democracy Network (ADN) marks its 10th anniversary this year with the largest gathering of Asian civil society activists and democracy supporters in Bangkok, Thailand last 20-22 November 2023.
With over 200 participants from across the region, Asia Democracy Assembly 2023, with the theme “Fostering Democracy Movements: Building Strategic Partnerships and Sustainable Cooperation”, commenced with thematic conferences organized by ADN members and partners, followed by two days of intensive plenary and breakout sessions. The event was keynoted by Jose Ramos-Horta, president of East Timor and Nobel laureate, and he was joined by other notable speakers such as Myanmar activist Thinzar Shunlei Yi, Human Rights Watch’s Phil Robertson and Malaysian politician and activist Maria Chin-Abdullah. High-ranking government officials and political leaders from Thailand also graced the gathering.