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A Multi-Stakeholder Approach to Addressing Violence Against Women in Elections
Sri Lanka looks to hold local government elections in early 2018, which will introduce thousands of new women leaders as the country implements its first-ever women’s quota. There is a critical need to mitigate violence against women in elections (VAWIE). To address this need, IFES is working with the Election Commission and civil society partners to implement a series of initiatives that aim to engage a diverse group of electoral stakeholders in comprehensively addressing election violence against women.
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Field Team, IFES Chief of Party
Beverly G. Hagerdon</a>, International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) Sri Lanka Chief of Party, has 18 years of experience working in the election field, including in the following countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, the Philippines, the Maldives, Pakistan, Jordan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Papua New Guinea, South Korea, South Africa and Indonesia.
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IFES’ Leadership in Electoral Administration Program (LEAP)
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) piloted a new module of its “Leadership in Electoral Administration Program" (LEAP) in Colombo for the Election Commission of Sri Lanka (ECSL) as part of the U.S. Agency for International Development-funded “Improved Election Management Program” on January 17 and 18.
Election FAQ
Elections in Sri Lanka: 2015 Parliamentary Elections
On August 17, Sri Lankan citizens will elect 225 Members of Parliament to serve five-year terms. The parliamentary vote follows President Maithripala Sirisena’s decision to dissolve the previous Parliament on June 26, 2015.
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Statutory Rules and Orders 1995, No. 10
Statutory Rules and Orders 1995, No. 10
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Local Authorities Elections (Amendment) Act, No. 25 of 1990
Local Authorities Elections (Amendment) Act, No. 25 of 1990
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Local Authorities (Special Provisions) Act, No. 24 of 1990
Local Authorities (Special Provisions) Act, No. 24 of 1990
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Election and Political Party Law
Local Authorities Elections Ordinance (Chapter 262)
Local Authorities Elections Ordinance (Chapter 262)
Election Material
Ballot
Saint Kitts and Nevis General Election Ballot 1989
Ballot used in the 21 March 1989 general election in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The ballot was used in the St. Christopher Electoral District, and the main parties in the election were the People's Action Movemnet, the Saint Kitts and Nevis Labour Party, the Nevis Reformation Part, and the Concerened Citizens' Movement.
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Ballot
Sri Lanka Parliamentary General Election Ballot 1989
Ballot used for Parliamentary elections in Sri Lanka held on 15 February 1989. This was the first Parliamentary election in Sri Lanka since 1977, and the main parties were the United National Party and the Sri Lanka Freedom Party.