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Referendum Education has started -- don't miss it!
“Referendum Educated has Started—Don’t Miss it” is a poster that was used in lead up to the 2000 referendum on Uganda’s political system. The poster depicts Ugandans reading and learning about the referendum. The poster also indicates a sense of community and social capital that has developed around the issue.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Tug of War Poster
This is a poster released in the year 2000 that illustrates a tug of war between two groups of Ugandans. The poster was released in lead up to that year’s referendum on the country’s political system.
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
The Referendum and Other Provisions Act, 1999
The Referendum and Other Provisions Act, 1999
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Evaluation of Fondation Hirondelle/Star Radio Project, Monrovia, February 7, 1999
This report offers background on the Star Radio project, as well as general information on the Liberian political and economic climate in Liberia. The report also provides an evaluation of the station itself, with an analysis of it structure and organization, programming, resources, financing and budget. The final section of the report outlines a mid-to long-range business plan, building on Star’s rapid response phase.
February 06, 1999
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Register Today and Vote Tomorrow
This advertisement encouraging voter participation shows a hand placing a ballot into a ballot box to emphasize the role that each Liberian has in the election system. Entitled “Register Today and Vote Tomorrow,” this document was published by the Elections Commission of Liberia and was funded by USAID and IFES.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Civic/Voter Education Instructional Manual for the Referendum on the choice of a Political System
“Civic/Voter Education Instructional Manual for the Referendum on the Choice” is a booklet that was distributed in 1999 to help educate voters on the upcoming year 2000 referendum on the Ugandan Political System. The booklet describes civic education, as well as what the differences will be between “The Movement” and “Multi Party” systems.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Constitution (Big Law Book) of Liberia
Published by Liberian Democracy Watch (LDW) in 1999, “Constitution (Big Law Book) of Liberia” serves as an interpretation of the actual Liberian Constitution of 1986 in the vernacular with illustrations. This publication summarizes the important aspects of government structure, fundamental rights and national policy of Liberia, and the functions of the judicial, legislative, and executive branches of government in an effort to better educate the Liberian public. Also mentioned is the political party system and electoral structure of the country.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Join Us in Campaigning for a Just Domestic Relations Law
“Join Us in Campaigning for a Just Domestic Relations Law” is a pamphlet that was published in September of 1999 by the Ugandan Women’s Network. The pamphlet outlines the “Domestic Rights Bill,” a bill that was aimed at creating a more equitable legal status for women and in doing so create more stability in the household. Specifically the bill advocated for defining adultery as gender neutral, cementing the age one can consent to marriage at 18 years and recognizing that mental and physiological violence can be considered grounds for divorce.
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
The Leadership Code (Amendment) Bill, 1998
The Leadership Code (Amendment) Bill, 1998
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Are you Ready to Vote?
“Are You Ready to Vote?” was published in 1998 by the Elections Commission of Liberia and funded by USAID and IFES. This voter card brochure encourages Liberians to register to vote and obtain their voter cards on the heels of the July 19, 1997 General Elections in preparation for local elections. This document provides a sample voter card.