Taiwan Foundation for Democracy is Asia's first national NGO committed to advancing democracy and human rights in Asia and worldwide.
Joined December 2016
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Taiwan Foundation for Democracy retweeted
26 Jul 2023
As @NEDemocracy marks its 40th year in the fight for freedom, this book makes clear how we’re entering a new, more complex era in the struggle for democracy around the world:
@WilliamJDobson @Walker_CT
26 Jul 2023
Autocrats are weaponizing universities, media, technology, entertainment, and more in democracies around the world. Read about how & what we can do to stop it in “Defending Democracy in an Age of Sharp Power” by @WilliamJDobson, Tarek Masoud & @Walker_CT buff.ly/3Y643gK
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Taiwan Foundation for Democracy retweeted
18 Jul 2023
At the @TFDemocracy 20th anniversary celebration, NED awarded the Democracy Service Medal to President Tsai Ing-wen in honor of her historic achievements and contributions advancing democracy and human rights in Taiwan and around the world. Read more: ned.org/president-tsai-ing-w…
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Taiwan Foundation for Democracy retweeted
19 Jul 2023
As @TFDemocracy turns 20, @NEDemocracy honored Taiwan President @iingwen with the Democracy Service Medal.
“Safeguarding Taiwan’s democracy is pivotal to ensuring freedom and democracy around the world.”
18 Jul 2023
At the @TFDemocracy 20th anniversary celebration, NED awarded the Democracy Service Medal to President Tsai Ing-wen in honor of her historic achievements and contributions advancing democracy and human rights in Taiwan and around the world. Read more: ned.org/president-tsai-ing-w…
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19 Jul 2023
International and local partners and friends gathered in Taipei to celebrate the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy’s 20th Anniversary today. We thank you for all your partnership and support in the last two decades.
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Taiwan Foundation for Democracy retweeted
19 Apr 2023
Today, we gather here to remember those who perished in the Holocaust, as well as the suffering of all touched by this tragedy. It is only through sharing the memories of the Holocaust victims that we can reflect on the lessons of this dark moment in human history.
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19 Apr 2023
The TFD today co-hosted the “2023 International Holocaust Remembrance Day” event with the ISECO & German Institute Taipei. @iingwen delivered remarks at the event in which TFD Chairman You Si-kun, Control Yuan President Chen Chu & Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu participated.
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Taiwan Foundation for Democracy retweeted
9 Apr 2023
🇨🇳 China, one of the lowest scoring countries in the world by #FreedomInTheWorld, once again was rated Not Free in 2022.
See this year’s report: freedomhouse.org/country/chi…
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Taiwan Foundation for Democracy retweeted
6 Apr 2023
Which countries are the leading perpetrators of #transnationalrepression (TNR)?
🇨🇳 China
🇹🇷 Turkey
🇹🇯 Tajikistan
🇷🇺 Russia
🇪🇬 Egypt
China runs the world’s most comprehensive TNR campaign & accounts for 30% of all TNR incidents we've recorded.
More: freedomhouse.org/report/tran…
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1 Apr 2023
@TFDemocracy served as co-chair for the media literacy working group with Kenyan gov't under the Information Integrity Cohort, co-chaired by Canada, Latvia and Alliance for Securing Democracy @SecureDemocracy #SummitForDemocracy summit4democracy.org/categor…
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1 Apr 2023
On 3/29, @TFDemocracy hosted @freedomhouse President Michael @abramowitz to present 2023 Freedom in the World index, and the opening of their new Taipei office. Taiwan was rated “Free” with a score of 94. J. Michael Cole @jmichaelcole1 of CIFA at @IRIglobal served as discussant.
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Taiwan Foundation for Democracy retweeted
17 Mar 2023
Proud to see #Taiwan rated by @CIVICUSMonitor as having an open civic space for the 4th year in a row. We will continue to safeguard the freedoms of association, peaceful assembly & expression that make Taiwan a vibrant & resilient democracy.
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Taiwan Foundation for Democracy retweeted
3 Mar 2023
While #Taiwan leads in gender equality in Asia, much work remains to be done. This Taiwan Gender Equality Week, in parallel with @UN_Women’s #CSW67, our focus is on science & technology, & paving the way for more women & girls in STEM.
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Taiwan Foundation for Democracy retweeted
4 Mar 2023
Taiwan top of region in V-Dem’s electoral democracy index:
3 Mar 2023
V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index (2023):
Top 10 countries covered by Asia Elects
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Taiwan Foundation for Democracy retweeted
27 Jan 2023
Today, we solemnly remember the millions of lives lost to the Holocaust. The fuel of fascism is bigotry and violence, and, just as in the 1940s, we are committed to defending global freedom, justice, and democracy against these threats. #HolocaustRemembrance
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Taiwan Foundation for Democracy retweeted
22 Jan 2023
Hope you all enjoyed good food & connected with friends & family this Lunar New Year. I'm also grateful to all those who remained on duty during this time & gave us a peaceful start to the new year.
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Taiwan Foundation for Democracy retweeted
14 Jan 2023
Proud to have outstanding Korean American Congresswomen @RepYoungKim and @MichelleSteelCA as friends of Taiwan. Happy #KoreanAmericanDay!
13 Jan 2023
Since the first Korean immigrants came to the U.S. #OTD in 1903, Korean Americans have made their mark from sea to shining sea in the classroom, the workplace & even the halls of Congress.
Humbled to be able to recognize #KoreanAmericanDay on the House floor.
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Taiwan Foundation for Democracy retweeted
16 Dec 2022
Can democracy & transparency beat autocracy & secrecy? Can trust overcome polarization? Can society organize itself to overcome fear? @audreyt shares 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗮 efforts to tackle such issues & show how #TaiwanCanHelp🇹🇼 strengthen digital resilience. Learn more via @anneapplebaum.🔽
14 Dec 2022
"Just as Western observers failed to understand how seriously the Ukrainians were preparing—psychologically as well as militarily—to defend themselves, we haven’t been watching as Taiwan has begun to change too," @anneapplebaum writes:
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Taiwan Foundation for Democracy retweeted
10 Dec 2022
Congratulations to @FortifyRights on receiving the @TFDemocracy Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award. Your advocacy for the Rohingya people of #Myanmar has inspired #Taiwan & people around the world in our work to advance human rights & spur meaningful change.
10 Dec 2022
On #HumanRightsDay2022, the President of Taiwan @iingwen and @TFDemocracy announced that @FortifyRights is the recipient of the 2022 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award in recognition of its “meticulous” human rights investigations and “prominent impact” in Southeast Asia. 🏆✨
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Taiwan Foundation for Democracy retweeted
10 Dec 2022
“On behalf of the entire team at @FortifyRights and our supporters and the communities we work with, we thank the people of Taiwan, President @iingwen, and Chairman and Legislative Yuan Speaker @sikunyou for this tremendous honor 🏆,” said @matthewfsmith, CEO of @FortifyRights.
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Taiwan Foundation for Democracy retweeted
10 Dec 2022
.@FortifyRights is the 17th winner of the Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award. @TFDemocracy gives the award annually to “courageous individuals and groups who build democracy, stand up for justice, and defend human rights.” The award comes with a grant of US$100,000.
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