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Register as Electors Practise a High Degree of Autonomy
This pamphlet distributed by the First Legislative Council Elections of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides Hong Kong residents with the information necessary to register as an elector. These electors would play a role in the upcoming 1998 elections for the First Legislative council. This pamphlet is provided both in English and Chinese.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
First Legislative Council Elections of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: Polling Date
This flyer details the date of the first legislative elections of the “Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.” The elections were held on May 24, 1998.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
The First Legislative Council Elections of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: 1998 Election Special
In preparation for the May 24th, 1998 First Legislative Council Elections, the Information Services Department from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, prepared this “1998 Election Special.” This document includes brief biographies and a picture of each candidate running for office, information on the voting structure, system, procedures, and other general election education as well as important dates in the election process. The slogan “fair, open, honest” is repeatedly used throughout the document.
Election Material
Ballot
Hong Kong Legislative Council Ballot 2000
Ballot used for the Legislative Council election held on 9 July 2000.
News & Updates
Feature
Photo Gallery: Elections and Democratic Transitions to Watch in 2013
While elections and democratic transitions are significant to a country’s advancement, some events have the potential to make not only a regional impact, but a global impact as well.
This photo gallery takes a look at the electoral processes and transitions to watch in 2013.
This photo gallery takes a look at the electoral processes and transitions to watch in 2013.
News & Updates
Feature
Celebrating 2013 International Women's Day
Today, Friday, March 8, IFES celebrates 2013 International Women’s Day. For over 25 years, IFES has worked to ensure all individuals, men and women, participate equally in the political process.
The full participation of women in political, social and economic life is beneficial to families, communities and nations. Women’s presence in leadership positions, along with gender-sensitive male counterparts, can play a critical role in increasing participation and developing a diversity of viewpoints in decision making. IFES empowers women throughout the world to play a stronger role in this process.
The full participation of women in political, social and economic life is beneficial to families, communities and nations. Women’s presence in leadership positions, along with gender-sensitive male counterparts, can play a critical role in increasing participation and developing a diversity of viewpoints in decision making. IFES empowers women throughout the world to play a stronger role in this process.
News & Updates
Feature
Empowering Women, Strengthening Society
Women continue to lack equal access, despite making up more than half of the world's population. This video shows women from every region of the globe sharing their thoughts on why it is important to strive for greater gender equality, and showcase the significant contributions women make when given a voice.