Thai Vote Spells Danger for Junta and Monarchy...
“When Thailand held elections for its 500-member House of Representatives last Sunday, it was only the second national election since…
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Generation Democracy Launches New Asia Initiative ...
Bangkok, Thailand—Generation Democracy, the International Republican Institute’s (IRI) global youth initiative, brought together young leaders from across Asia to participate…
IRI’s Work is Helping Countries Break the Corrupti...
Washington, DC – In recognition of International Anti-Corruption Day, IRI, along with the Open Government Partnership and the Sunlight Foundation,…
Growing Voice of Burmese Civil Society Supports De...
“Civic education is necessary for sustainable peace and democracy,” stated a member of the Myanmar Youth Capacity Building Network at…
Emerging Women Leaders in Thailand Develop Skills ...
Despite the present political impasse in Thailand at the national level, local women activists and leaders are developing their skills…
Women Push for Greater Role in Development of Meko...
“I have never been around so many strong women from the Mekong region. It’s really inspiring,” are the sentaments expressed…
IRI Chairman Senator John McCain Meets With Aung S...
IRI Chairman Senator John McCain meets with Aung San Suu Kyi during his trip to Burma. Suu Kyi, winner of…
Experts Discuss Promoting Democracy and Human Righ...
Lorne Craner, president of the International Republican Institute, and Kenneth Wollack, president of the National Democratic Institute, answered questions January…
APDP Monitors Mongolian Elections
With funding provided by U.S. Agency for International Development and the government of Japan, IRI supported an international election observation mission…
IRI Brings Together Indonesian Women to Encourage ...
Political figures gathered in Jakarta, Indonesia, August 8-9, 2007, to discuss how to increase women’s participation in Indonesian politics at…