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Analysis of the Status of Women in Burundi’s Political and Electoral Processes
Burundi is one of few countries in the world to have adopted a gender quota for its legislature in an effort to promote the inclusion and participation of women in the political process. As such, it presents an informative case study on the impact a gender quota can have as a catalyst for more progressive and inclusive governance. Given the International Foundation for Electoral System’s (IFES) commitment to gender equality and women’s participation in electoral processes and government, a thorough analysis demonstrating the effectiveness of quotas is a vital effort that aids IFES in supporting their use as a tool for democratic progress.
July 17, 2014
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Burundians Vote in Communal Elections
On May 24, 2010, communal elections, the first in a series of polls that will take place in Burundi this summer, were held. This series of elections are the first to be implemented in Burundi since the rebels laid down their arms and ended years of civil war. The district elections are considered to be crucial for the consolidation of peace in the war-ravaged country. They are seen a barometer for the electoral period which will include presidential, legislative and local elections by September 2010.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Manual de Instrucciones para Miembros de Mesa Receptora de Votos
“Instructive Manual for the Members of the Polling Stations” is an informative brochure, available in Spanish, issued in 2003 by the Electoral Justice body in Paraguay in lead up to the 2003 Paraguayan General Elections. The document is meant to instruct the members of the polling stations about their rights and responsibilities during the election day. Some of the topics covered are: how to set up the polling station, opening time, closing time, preparation of the electoral documents and electoral crimes.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Certificado
“Certificate” is a sample award certificate, available in Spanish, issued in 1998 by the “Onondivepa” Cultural Group and IFES in Paraguay, conferred to people who had participated as instructors in the “campaign for citizens’ participation for a responsible vote,” in lead up to the 1998 Paraguayan General and Departmental election.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Libre + Joven = Nuestra Democracia
“Free+Young=Our Democracy” is a civic education poster, available in Spanish, developed in Paraguay in 1998 by IFES in lead up to the May 10, 1998 General elections and intended to educate voters on the importance of voting. The poster contains election-oriented information, such as the time and place of voting, what are voters voting for as well as the voting procedures.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Anotate un Gol
“Score a Goal” is a civic education flyer, available in Spanish, issued in 1998 by the “Decidamos” group in Paraguay in lead up to the 1998 Paraguayan General Elections and intended to stimulate voters to register in the Permanent Civil Registry in order to be able to vote in the elections. The flyer lists the locations where citizens can register.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
justicia = Democracia
“Justice=Democracy” is a civic education pamphlet, available in Spanish, issued in 1997 in Paraguay by the “Decidamos” group as part of a national drive program to stimulate Paraguayan voters to register in the Permanent Civil Registry in order to be able to vote in the 1998 General Elections. The pamphlet briefly explains how to successfully register.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
A Inscribirse la Gente
“Registering People” is a voter’s guidebook, available in Spanish, issued in 1997 in Paraguay and intended to familiarize Paraguayans with the voter registration procedures. The guidebook contains voter registration instructions to help Paraguayan citizens understand the steps they need to take to ensure a correct voter registration that would allow them to vote.