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Transparency Maldives and IFES Host Democracy Camp for Youth
The current Maldivian education system does not include civic education as part of the school curriculum, resulting in limited knowledge and understanding among young people of human rights and democratic principles, as well as the role of democratic institutions, elections and political parties. In order to introduce civic education and increase civic participation among youth, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems works closely with local partner Transparency Maldives to host civic education camps for young people, ages 14-16, from around the country.
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Nurturing Democracy in the Maldives
In June, The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) held a “Democracy Camp” for 40 youths, aged 14-16, from around the country.The primary goal of the camp is to enhance the participants’ knowledge on civic education, rights and responsibilities of a citizen, democracy, human rights and other pressing social issues. For this episode we hear the voices of Nihaya Ahmed, a camp participant, and IFES Chief of Party Dan Malinovich.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Je vais choisir un Senateur en Herbe
“Je vais choisir un Senateur en Herbe” is a guide to candidates and voters, available in French, for a mock election for Senator meant to teach students more about the electoral system in Haiti. The guide, published by the Minister of National Education in April 1999, gives advice to candidates on how to write and deliver speeches as well as providing guidelines to voters on how to choose the appropriate candidate.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Preparation Materials for Youth Student Elections
“Preparation Materials for Youth Student Elections” is a guide from April 1999, available in French, which provides materials and explains how to hold a mock student election representing a Legislative Election in Haiti to elect senators. The document, published with the help of IFES, contains applications for candidates, mock sample ballots, a voter registration form and an electoral code.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Les mots ont la parole
“Les mots ont la Parole” is a booklet, available in both French and Creole and created by the International Civil Mission in Haiti, which features a story book about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The document, released in 1998, celebrates the 50th anniversary of the declaration of human rights by reaching out to children in Haiti and educating them about human rights and the importance of justice, equality, liberty, friendship and peace.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Les eleves haitiens disent et dessinent les droits de l'homme
“Les Eleves Haitiens disent et dessinent les Droits de l’Homme” is a booklet which features poems in Creole and French and the drawings from Haitian schoolchildren obtained from a picture contest organized by UNESCO to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The booklet, published in 1998 in Haiti, is made up of many drawings, each followed by a poem on the subjects of justice, equality, liberty, friendship and peace.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Enstriksyon sivik ak moral
“Enstriksyon sivik ak moral” is a teaching booklet from 1997, available in a Creole and French copy, distributed to teachers in Haiti that may be used in classrooms to teach 10 to 12 year olds about the political process in Haiti and civic duty. The document, written by Damien Francois, contains questions and answers, instructions for practical activities, sections to fill out and various information about Haiti such as the national anthem and information on government structure and elections.
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Haiti Training and Voter Education Report for the December 17 Presidential Election
This report summarizes IFES results from the Pollworker Training and Voter Education component of the Haiti Election Support Program (HESP). The report discusses the impact of IFES’ work and provides a final evaluation of this component of the HESP
February 28, 1996