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The International Foundation for Electoral Systems worked closely with the National Human Rights Council to improve the electoral legal framework in Morocco. This included analyses of and technical support on legal reform issues with respect to the country’s obligations to international agreements, trainings for poll station workers, development of an electoral lexicon in Moroccan sign language for persons with disabilities and creation of an interactive mobile phone application of the lexicon in French, Arabic and Moroccan sign language. Past projects have included work with civil society organizations to improve the status of women in Morocco and increase access to the political process for persons with disabilities.

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IFES Signs Global Disability Summit Charter for Change On July 24, the United Kingdom Department for International Development, the International Disability Alliance and the Government of Kenya will host the first-ever Global Disability Summit. IFES, represented by IFES President Bill Sweeney, will participate and has signed the Charter for Change, the summit’s principal legacy document outlining actions that must be taken to ensure the rights, freedoms, dignity and inclusion for all persons with disabilities.  July 23, 2018

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New Version of Moroccan Sign Language Mobile App Released On September 22, IFES Morocco released an updated version of its electoral lexicon mobile phone app. The app, named صوتي حقي , or “My Vote, My Right,” is an accessible civic education tool created for Moroccan citizens, particularly for those in the Deaf community. The app features live-person videos of all terms of the Moroccan sign language electoral lexicon in French, Arabic, and Moroccan sign language, as well as definitions of the terms in all three languages.  September 27, 2017

News and Updates Feature IFES Celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities The annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities, held on December 3, commemorates the human rights of persons with disabilities. This year we also celebrate the 10th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).  December 12, 2016

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Video: IFES Creates an Electoral Lexicon in Moroccan Sign Language In collaboration with a Moroccan Sign Language (MSL) consultant, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) as part of the Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening adopted the IFES Electoral Lexicon to MSL, improving access to civic education information among the deaf community. October 19, 2016

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Elections in Morocco: 2016 Parliamentary Elections Parliamentary elections will be held in Morocco on October 7. They will be the second set of legislative elections after the constitutional reform initiated by King Mohamed VI passed through a referendum in 2011. October 4, 2016

Publication Survey Public Opinion Data and Political and Legal Reform Opportunities for Women in Yemen, Morocco and Lebanon As people across the Middle East and North Africa continue to protest for greater freedom and equality under repressive regimes, women have an unprecedented opportunity to capture some of the newly created political space and ensure gender rights are integrated into political and legal reforms.
September 22, 2011

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