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The year 2022 will see no less than 7 countries in Asia go to the polling booths to choose their local, state, and national leaders. In some countries the local elections will be a proving ground and dress rehearsal for progressive and social democratic parties to test whether they are able to consolidate their forces in regional areas and bailiwicks before the more decisive general elections.

In others, the election will determine the course of their country's progress and whether they are able to surmount populist and authoritarian forces.

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This webinar aims to touch on the necessary steps in running an effective election campaign: from developing the strategy to building the campaign machinery. This also aims to serve as a platform for campaign managers and politicians to share the experiences on running and winning elections.

*This webinar is open only to members of SocDem Asia political parties"

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On this 12th Anniversary the Network of Social Democracy in Asia (SocDem Asia), the region’s progressives will look back at the achievements of Asia’s social democrats in fighting for democratization and development for the region while also making it clear that Asian social democrats are ready to provide the political leadership necessary to enact bold reforms to address the multiple crises our peoples face today.

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Democracies around the world are under pressure. The economic and socio-political performance of democracy has been challenged by right-wing populist movements and the mismanagement of several global crises. The future of social democracy depends in large part on how we can build together resilient, resistant and effective democracies, capable of facing the challenges of the future with our values?

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This course is part of the SocDem Asia Academy of Progressive Politics (SocDem APP) and is intended for new and aspiring policy makers, elected local and national parliamentarians from Socdem Asia member parties. It is designed to support capacity building for the fast growing membership of the Socdem Asia Parliamentarians Caucus, particularly in the topic of inclusive policy making.

SocDem Asia condemns the recent outbreak of violence in Palestine and Israel. We call for the immediate stop to the Israeli government and security forces attacks against Palestinian civilians and communities. We also demand an end to rocket attacks on Israeli territory. All military action on both sides must be stopped to peruse peace.
 
We also urge an immediate stop to forced eviction operations against Palestinian families in East Jerusalem and other areas. These actions constitute a violation of human rights.
 

This 1st May of 2021, SocDem Asia joins the world in honoring the working class who are building and healing our society today and who will create a better future for us all.