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Social democracy in Asia Pacific is gaining momentum. It prioritizes social justice, equality, and human rights, and has been embraced by several countries in the region. Universal healthcare and social welfare programs are making a positive impact on millions of people. Stay informed on this important topic.


Move Forward Party Leader Pita Limjaroenrat statement on ongoing crisis in Myanmar
Friday, 23 April 2021 In an online address on April 22, Pita Limjaroenrat, a party-list MP and the Leader of the Move Forward Party, laid...
Apr 23, 2021


A Social Democratic and Welfare State Antidote to the COVID Crisis
Friday, 19 March 2021 Socdem Asia Statement on the Corona-crisis COVID-19 Pandemic exposes the crises of our healthcare system and...
Mar 19, 2021


OPEN STATEMENT REGARDING THE COUP, ARBITRARY ARRESTS AND DETENTIONS BY THE MILITARY IN MYANMAR
Monday, 15 February 2021 We, the undersigned, former Representatives to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR),...
Feb 15, 2021


CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: EXECUTIVE COURSE ON FEMINISM - MARCH 2021
Wednesday, 17 February 2021 The SocDem Asia Academy of Progressive Politics (SocDem APP) is holding its first online Executive Course...
Feb 2, 2021


SocDem Asia Statement on the Military coup in Myanmar
Monday, 1 February 2021 The Network of Social Democracy in Asia (SocDem Asia), the network of social democratic and progressive political...
Feb 1, 2021


SocDem Asia Statement on the current situation in Myanmar
Saturday, 30 January 2021 The Network of Social Democracy in Asia (SocDem Asia), the network of social democratic and progressive...
Jan 30, 2021


Network for Social Democracy in Asia (SocDem Asia) Statement of Solidarity with the People’s Democratic Party (HDP) in Turkey
Friday, 2 October 2020 The Network for Social Democracy in Asia (SocDem Asia) condemns the recent wave of arrests conducted by the...
Oct 2, 2020


Online Content Development
Wednesday, 16 September 2020 This is the 6th event under the SocDem Asia Webinar Series.We will be joined by Mr. Roy Tan, Politics and...
Sep 16, 2020


Socdem Asia trains member organizations on polling, data analysis
Thursday, 29 August 2019 The Network for Social Democracy in Asia (Socdem Asia) trained communication and campaign officers from all over...
Aug 29, 2020


Political Management Training for Young Progressives (PMT) Cluster I: Ideology
Friday, 14 August 2020 The Political Management Training for Young Progressives (PMT) holds its first online cluster for the year on...
Aug 14, 2020


Network for Social Democracy in Asia (SocDem Asia) Statement on the arrest of Democratic Action Party Leader Lim Guan Eng
Saturday, 8 August 2020 The Network for Social Democracy in Asia (SocDem Asia), a regional network of social democratic and progressive...
Aug 8, 2020


CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: POLITICAL MANAGEMENT TRAINING FOR YOUNG PROGRESSIVES BATCH 6
Thursday, 2 July 2020 Background Southeast Asia is dominated by young population (15-35 years old in average) composing 65% of the 500...
Jul 2, 2020


The New Normal Should Be Pro-Worker
Friday, 1 May 2020 Network for Social Democracy in Asia Statement on International Workers' Day The COVID-19 Pandemic has now reached a...
May 1, 2020


Promoting Inclusive Policy Making for Social Welfare and Socdem Asia Parliamentarian Caucus Launch
Jakarta-Indonesia, Nov 22, 2019 SocDem Asia, in partnership with the Progressive Alliance and the Partai NasDem, successfully conducted...
Nov 22, 2019


Resolution against Political Persecution of Philippine Opposition Leaders and in support of UN Probe on drug-related killings in the Philippines
Friday, 13 September 2019 The Philippines is experiencing the worst human rights crisis since the Martial Law era according to the Human...
Sep 13, 2019


Kuala Lumpur Declaration: Breaking through the future, the future is Social Democracy!
Thursday, 12 September 2019 Ten years ago, social democratic and progressive parties formed the Network of Social Democracy Asia (Socdem...
Sep 12, 2019


Resolution calling for Global Action to address Climate Crisis
Thursday, 12 September 2019 Nations worldwide agreed to keep global temperatures to below 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrialized...
Sep 12, 2019


Socdem Asia Resolution on Political Repression and Human Rights Violations in Thailand
Friday, 6 September 2019 On 20 May 2014, the state military deposed the government of Thailand, imposed Martial Law nationwide in a...
Sep 6, 2019


Party ideologues, policy officers, and education officers from 10 member parties gather for the first Executive Course under Socdem Asia's Academy of Progressive Politics
Wednesday, 28 August 2019 Socdem APP Executive Course 1: Ideas, Policy, and Education aims for a rethinking of social democracy in the...
Aug 28, 2019


Young activists and politicians meet for PMT Batch 5
Thursday, 22 August 2019 Now on it’s 5th batch, the Political Management Training for Young Progressives (PMT) once again convened young...
Aug 22, 2019
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