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IFES Holds Post-Election Evaluation and Institutional Modernization Workshops in Honduras
Once and for all, the November 2013 general elections in Honduras closed a significantly difficult chapter in the country’s history. After more than four years of holding its breath, wandering in a sort of purgatory, Honduras was able to fully regain its democratic footing. In the process, the country’s political landscape experienced deep changes; no longer is Honduras a two-party country, but rather a multi-party democracy with a promising future for political diversity. Indeed, Honduran democracy has not only been fully restored, it has also evolved.
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Interview/Speech/Testimony
Inspiring Youth to Take a Seat at the Table: A Q&A with Judith Lobos
Judith Lobos, who recently worked with IFES in Honduras, shares lessons learned from over 20 years of experience in engaging youth in the political process.
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Interview/Speech/Testimony
High Turnout, Excitement around Honduras’ General Elections
General elections in Honduras, held on November 24, 2013, saw a high percentage of registered voters going to the polls. Luis Arturo Sobalvarro, IFES Chief of Party in Honduras, answers some questions on Election Day.
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
CEDAW Anniversary: Advancing Women's Equality in Honduras
Over the years, Honduras has moved forward when it comes to discrimination against women. Despite these improvements, there is still discrimination against women. It can be seen through the repression of women’s enthusiasm to get ahead or in their lack of education. Mireya Y. Cubas, IFES finance and administrative manager in Honduras, talks about successes and remaining challenges for women's equality.
News & Updates
Feature
Voters Approach Polls with Hope for Honduran Democracy
On November 18, 2012 Honduras saw the first primary elections since the 2009 coup d’état. For many citizens, the elections represented the normalization and restoration of the country’s political system and its continued path toward democracy. These images provide a look into this important Election Day.
Election Material
Ballot
Honduras Municipal Ballot 1997
Sample ballot paper used for the 30 November 1997 municipal election. This sample ballot shows support for the National Party of Honduras's candidate, Cesar CASTELLANOS.
Election Material
Ballot
Hounduras Presidential Ballot 1997
Ballot paper used in the 1997 Honduran Presidential election. The 1997 election was the first time in Honduran history that voters could cast seperate ballots for President, Parliament, and the municipal elections. The main candidates were Nora de MEIGAR and Carlos Roberto FLORES.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Como Votar en Estas Elecciones
“How to Vote in These Elections” is a newsletter flyer, available in Spanish, published in 1997 by the “La Prensa” newspaper in Honduras, in lead up to the November 30, 1997 General Elections in Honduras and intended to instruct voters on the voting procedures. This special issue of the newsletter contains some cartoons reflecting the political parties participating in the elections.
Election Material
Ballot
Honduras General Election Ballot 1993
Ballot paper used for the 1993 Honduran General Election. This ballot paper was used for the Presidential, Parliamentary, and Municipal elections. The main candidates in the Presidential election were Carlos Roberto REINA Idiaquez (Partido Liberal de Honduras), Marco Orlando IRIARTE Arita (Partido Democrata Cristian de Honduras), Olban Francisco VALLADARES (Partido Innovacion y Unidad), and Jose Oswaldo RAMOS Soto (Partido Nacional de Honduras).
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Cartilla Electoral
“Election Guide” is an informative guide, available in Spanish, published in 1993 by the National Electoral Tribunal of Honduras, in lead up to the November 28, 1993 General Elections. The handbook is meant to instruct and assist the Board of Elections when observing the elections. The handbook offers guidance on the technical details of the elections day, such as the procedures to be performed by the Board of Elections, from the opening moment to the closing point of the polls. Additionally, it contains information on the vote counting procedures.