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A Rights-Based Approach to Electoral Security
In India, Maoist rebels killed 14 people in attacks in Chhattisgarh state as part of a campaign of violence aimed at disrupting the ongoing five-week national election in the world’s most populous democracy. Similarly, in the days leading up to the April 5 presidential election in Afghanistan, the Taliban unleashed a campaign of violence to discredit the electoral process and keep voters from the polls. Many hope this election will be known for delivering the first peaceful transfer of power in the country’s history.
Election FAQ
Elections in Ukraine: October 28 Parliamentary Elections
On October 28, Ukrainians will go to the polls to fill 450 seats in the country’s national legislature, the Verkhovna Rada. These parliamentary elections will be the first since 2002 to be held under a mixed system of single-member districts and party lists’ proportional representation, marking a significant shift in Ukraine’s legislative structure.
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
Skye Christensen On U.S. Election Day, A Look At How Others Vote
While voters withstand long lines and the elements to cast their ballot, Skye Christensen of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, a nonprofit group that helps countries run democratic elections, talks about how other countries run their elections.
Election Material
Ballot
Belarus Referendum Ballot 1996
Ballot used for the seven-question referendum held in Belarus on 24 November 1996. The first four questions in the referendum were proposed by President Alexander Lukashenko, and the final three were proposed by the Supreme Court. The voters voted on the following:
-Whether Independence Day should be moved to 3 July, to commemorate the liberation of Belarus
-Approval of the constitutional amendments proposed by President Lukashenko
-Approval of the free sale of land
-Abolition of the death penalty
-Approval of the constitutional amendment proposed by the Supreme Soviet
-Direct elections to local bodies
-Should all state expenses be part of the national budget.
-Whether Independence Day should be moved to 3 July, to commemorate the liberation of Belarus
-Approval of the constitutional amendments proposed by President Lukashenko
-Approval of the free sale of land
-Abolition of the death penalty
-Approval of the constitutional amendment proposed by the Supreme Soviet
-Direct elections to local bodies
-Should all state expenses be part of the national budget.
Publication
Report/Paper
The Gambia: Pre-Election Assessment 1996, Final Report
This report summarizes a pre-election assessment from The Gambia in 1996. The report discusses various topics in The Gambia, including human rights, civic education, political parties, the media and The Gambia’s election commission. The report discusses the challenges faced by various election teams (IFES, NDI) in The Gambia.
August 31, 1996
Election Material
Constitution
A Draft of A Constitution for The Second Republic of The Gambia
Draft Constitution for the Second Republic of The Gambia, as established in the aftermath of the military coup in 1994.
Election Material
Constitution
Book Twelve: The Ombudsman, The Land Commission, The National Council for Civic Education, The Commissions of inquiry and The Media.
An examination of provisions in the Constitution of the Second Republic of The Gambia relating to the Ombudsman, the Land Commission, the National Council for Civic Education, the Commissions of Inquiry, and the media.
Election Material
Constitution
Book Ten: Amendment of The Constitution and The Constitution As The Fundamental Law
Examination by the Gambian newspaper, Foroyaa, as to the ability to amend the Constitution of the Second Republic of The Gambia, and as to the status of the Constitution as fundamental law of The Gambia.
Election Material
Constitution
Book Eight: on Public Finance and The Public Service
In Book Eight, the Gambian newspaper, Foroyaa, examines provisions relating to public finance and public service in the new Constitution of the Second Republic of the Gambia.
Election Material
Constitution
Book Eleven: The Judicature
Overview of provisions of the Second Republic of The Gambia as relate to the Judiciary Branch.