Asian Peace and Democracy Institute
Knowledge for Peace. Action for Democracy
The Asian Peace and Democracy Institute (APDI) is an independent, non-profit, and non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting sustainable peace, strengthening democratic values, advancing human rights, and empowering communities across Asia. The Institute believes that peace, justice, freedom, and equal civic participation are the fundamental pillars of sustainable development and accountable governance.
Through applied research, education, public dialogue, policy recommendations, capacity-building initiatives, and public awareness programs, APDI works to foster democratic culture, strengthen the rule of law, and promote respect for human dignity. The Institute places particular emphasis on protecting human rights, advancing women's rights and gender equality, encouraging meaningful youth participation, safeguarding fundamental freedoms, and supporting vulnerable and marginalized communities.
Through applied research, education, public dialogue, policy recommendations, capacity-building initiatives, and public awareness programs, APDI works to foster democratic culture, strengthen the rule of law, and promote respect for human dignity. The Institute places particular emphasis on protecting human rights, advancing women's rights and gender equality, encouraging meaningful youth participation, safeguarding fundamental freedoms, and supporting vulnerable and marginalized communities.
APDI
Asian Peace and Democracy Institute
We envision an where no child is a victim of war, no woman is denied her rights and dignity, and no person faces discrimination because of their beliefs, identity, or ideas. Guided by our commitment to peace, democracy, and shared humanity, we stand with people to build a future that is free, just, inclusive, and filled with hope
APDI
Asian Peace and Democracy Institute
APDI
mission
Our mission is to build peaceful, democratic, and inclusive societies through knowledge, collaboration, and evidence-based action. APDI defends human rights, promotes women's rights and equal opportunities, and partners with civil society, researchers, and policymakers to create lasting positive change across Asia
APDI
Vision
We envision a future where peace triumphs over violence, justice over discrimination, and hope over fear; a future where human dignity, democracy, human rights, and women's rights form the foundation of society, and where every person regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, or belief—lives in freedom, equality, security, and mutual respect.
APDI
Goal
Our goal is to promote lasting peace, strengthen democratic institutions, protect human rights, advance women's rights, empower civil society, and foster inclusive leadership through research, education, advocacy, and collaboration, creating sustainable societies where every person can live with dignity, equality, justice, freedom, and equal opportunity.