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Get Registered now!
Published in Guyana in 1991 by the National Registration Commission, “Get Registered Now” is an election advertisement urging Guyanese citizens to register to vote before the May 17th, 1991 deadline. In preparation for the first free and fair elections in 1992, this advertisement argues that every Guyanese citizen over 18 has the civic duty to participate in the voting process. This advertisement also features a picture of a Guyanese resident registering to vote.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Get Registered Now! (brochure 1)
This is the first of two parts of the “Get Registered Now!” brochure which encourages Guyanese citizens to register to vote before the May 17th 1991 deadline. Set up in comic strip format, this brochure emphasizes the fact that voting in Guyana is a civic duty and a constitutional right that should not be ignored.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Get Registered Now! (brochure 2)
“Get Registered Now!”(Brochure 2) is an informative flyer, available in English, issued in Guyana and meant to stimulate voters in Guyana to register in order to be able to vote. The flyer is intended to stimulate all voters to register but it places emphasis on the new eligible electors. It also advertises house-to-house visits for registration program.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Get Registered Today!
“Get Registered Today” is a page published by the National Registration Commission in Guyana in an attempt to persuade all Guyanese people to register to vote by May 17th 1991 in preparation for the upcoming elections. The appeal to the Guyanese is bolstered by an image of a Guyanese citizen registering to vote and references to registration as a “duty” of the people.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Hi Sporting Fans! It's A Massive Affair
This advertisement entitled “Sporting Fans! It’s a Massive Affair” was published by the National Registration Commission to promote the need for voter registration in Guyana. In preparation for upcoming 1991 elections, this pamphlet appeals to residents by likening voter registration to an exciting event.
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Report/Paper
Guyana: A Pre-Election Technical Assessment Report, October 31, 1990
IFES provided an on-site technical assessment of Guyana’s electoral system prior to the 1991 Parliamentary elections. This report summarizes IFES findings, including a review of electoral law, the various political parties and election commodities.
October 30, 1990
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Informa no 3
“Find out Nr. 3” is the 3rd edition of a civic education informative bulletin, available in Spanish, issued in 1989 by PARTICIPA, Chile. The bulletin is comprised of editorials about citizens’ responsibilities and obligations; an article about the presentation of a voter’s book, and the opinions of the PARTICIPA staff on the type of experiences they come across while being involved in the civic education programs.
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Civic Education Material
Informa no 2
“Find out Nr. 2” is the 2nd edition of a civic education informative bulletin, available in Spanish, issued in 1989 by PARTICIPA, Chile. The bulletin is comprised of editorials about citizens’ responsibilities and role in the society, the description of what projects PARTICIPA is involved with and what their main aim is as a civic education organization. The bulletin mainly writes about the achievements in terms of civic education programs or conferences throughout Chile.
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Informa no 1
“Find out Nr. 1” is the 1st edition of the 1989 civic education informative bulletin “Informa” issued by PARTICIPA, Chile. The bulletin includes an editorial about what PARTICIPA is involved with, the type of work they do, and who they are as an organization. This edition also contains an article about how PARTICIPA is trying to promote democracy through citizens’ participation. Additionally, the bulletin contains a calendar with the most important dates of the 1980 Chilean National Referendum.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Ustedes tambian Deciden
“You Also Decide” is an info brochure, available in Spanish, believed to be issued in 1988 by the CRUSADE for the Citizens’ Participation (“CRUZADA”) in Chile, in lead up to the 1988 Chilean National Plebiscite. The brochure is meant to stimulate Chilean voters’ participation in the 1988 Plebiscite. Additionally, it includes messages from various Chilean citizens addressing voters to come out and express their right to vote, as well as it provides short texts about how voting can change a society into a democratic one.