IFES Observes International Day of Democracy

September 15, 2009

In 2007 the United Nations General Assembly decided to observe September 15th as the International Day of Democracy. The preamble of the resolution affirmed that: "while democracies share common features, there is no single model of democracy and that democracy does not belong to any country or region...democracy is a universal value based on the freely-expressed will of people to determine their own political, economic, social and cultural systems, and their full participation in all aspects of life."

Gender Issues, Elections, Public Opinion, Democracy Assistance, Civil Society

IFES and Colombian National State Civil Registry Sign Agreement

April 06, 2007

Representatives from IFES and the Colombian National Civil Registry have signed an agreement aimed at improving Colombia’s electoral process and systems. National Registrar Juan Carlos Galindo Vacha, and IFES President Richard Soudriette signed the document March 29 during the fourth Global Electoral Organization Conference in Washington.

Elections, Electoral Systems, Civic Education, Civil Society, Election Management

Republica de Columbia Organizacion Nacional Electoral El Consejo Nacional Electoral Y La Registraduria Nacional del Estado Civil

October 1997

“Republic of Colombia. National Electoral Organization. National Electoral Council. National Registrar of Civil Status” is a flyer/certificate, available in Spanish, issued in 1997 by the National Electoral Organization, and is intended to serve as a certificate of participation for children involved in the first youth elections.

Election Procedures, Election Law, Election Management, Youth and Elections, Elections

Participar, Y Votar, la Decision es Nuestra

January 1997

“It is Our Decision to Participate and Vote” is a civic education discussion guidebook, available in Spanish, believed to be issued in the 1990s by the National Registrar of Civil State, Colombia. The guidebook encourages citizens to participate and vote while offering various options for participation. Additionally, the guidebook includes surveys and an evaluation.

Political Parties, Civil Society, Elections, Youth and Elections, Civic Education

Voto Por la Paz, la Vida Y la Libertad

January 1997

“Vote for Peace, Life and Freedom” is an info flyer, available in Spanish, issued in 1997 in Colombia, and is intended to encourage voters to support the international humanitarian rights and to become promoters of peace and social justice and put an end to any war featured occurrences.

Constitutional Law, Civil Society, Legal Framework, Voter Registration, Civic Education

Comunicado de Prensa

October 09, 1996

“Press Release” is a press statement, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 by Orlando Abello Martinez-Aparicio from the National Registrar of Civil Status, Colombia. The press statement comes to inform about a civic education program involving a youth initiative proposal by the Electoral Organization of Colombia.

Election Disputes, Civil Society, Democracy Assistance, Election Management, Youth and Elections

Democracia para los jovens

September 1996

“Democracy for the Youth” is a youth voter informative booklet, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 by the National Electoral Council of Colombia, and intended to help the Colombian youth understand the meaning and implications of a democratic society and why one should prefer it over the other forms of government; to learn about the separation of the three branches of power, as well as how to integrate oneself into a political party or movement. The booklet is meant to trigger the youths’ desire to participate in the building of a more democratic Colombia by educating them to fully understand the importance of having a democratic society and its attributes.

Governance, Rule of Law, Constitutional Law, Youth and Elections, Elections

Corporacion Excelencia en la Justicia

January 1996

“Corporation of Excellence in Justice “is an informative brochure, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 by the Corporation of Excellence in Justice, Colombia. The brochure is intended to inform readers of the origins, the objectives, the mission and the structure of the project “Excellence in Justice”, as well as it provides a membership application as “citizen’s commitment to justice.”

Constitutional Law, Civil Society, Legal Framework, Civic Education

El Mandato Nacional de los Ninos por la Paz

January 1996

“Children’s National Mandate for Peace” is the resume of a youth participation work booklet, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 by the National Registrar of Civil Status, in Colombia. The informational workbook is intended to guide youth towards becoming conscientious and responsible citizens in a democratic society. The workbook puts a great emphasis on the importance of rights and the need for young people to grow up in the spirit of respecting each other’s rights as a prerequisite for the existence of a peaceful and democratic society in Colombia.

Election Disputes, Civil Society, Democracy Assistance, Election Management, Youth and Elections

Mi Voto vale por dos...

January 1996

“My Vote is Worth Two” is a youth participation work booklet, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 in Colombia. The informational workbook is intended to guide youth towards becoming conscientious and responsible citizens in a democratic society. The workbook puts a great emphasis on the importance of rights and the need for young people to grow up in the spirit of respecting each other’s rights as a prerequisite for the existence of a peaceful and democratic society in Colombia.

Youth and Elections, Elections, Civil Society, Civic Education