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Mi Voto vale por dos...
“My Vote is Worth Two” is a youth participation work booklet, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 in Colombia. The informational workbook is intended to guide youth towards becoming conscientious and responsible citizens in a democratic society. The workbook puts a great emphasis on the importance of rights and the need for young people to grow up in the spirit of respecting each other’s rights as a prerequisite for the existence of a peaceful and democratic society in Colombia.
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Todos tenemos un sueno
“We all Have a Dream” is a Christmas card, available in Spanish, sent out in 1999 by Ricardo Lagos, the candidate for the 2000 Presidential election in Chile, and his wife, Luisa Duran, in lead up to the 2000 Presidential Election in Chile. The card talks about the dreams every Chilean citizen has, such as free people, equality and a Great Chile.
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Con tu voto mas un voto
“With Your Vote, One More Vote” is a flyer, available in Spanish, believed to be issued in 1999, in support of Joaquin Lavin, candidate in the 1999 Presidential Election in Chile. The flyer presents the objectives of Lavin’s campaign.
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Comunicado de Prensa
“Press Release” is a press statement, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 by Orlando Abello Martinez-Aparicio from the National Registrar of Civil Status, Colombia. The press statement comes to inform about a civic education program involving a youth initiative proposal by the Electoral Organization of Colombia.
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Derechos Humanos Y Democracia
“Human Rights and Democracy” is a Civic Education Discussion Guide, available in Spanish, issued in 1989 by PARTICIPA, Chile. The guide gives a detailed explanation about the evolution of human rights, describes its characteristics and its classification, as well as it exposes how human rights have been categorized throughout the years. The handbook illustrates the connection between the government and civil rights, its guarantees as well as the obligations the citizens have in connection to the respect of human rights. Additionally, the guide encloses the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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Conciencia Boletin Informativo
“”Conciencia” Informative Bulletin” is an informative bulletin, available in Spanish, issued in 1991 by the “CONCIENCIA” organization, Colombia. The bulletin provides information on the functions of the “CONCIENCIA” movement, the role and essence of democracy and elections, and the importance of education as part of the democratic society. Additionally, the bulletin encloses a community empowerment calendar for citizens to stimulate citizens’ participation and involvement in the society.
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La Democracia es responsabilidad de todos
“Democracy is Everyone’s Responsibility” is a Civic Education Booklet, available in Spanish, issued in 1992 by PARTICIPA, Chile. The booklet describes democracy and informs citizens of how they may participate in building a democratic society. By teaching the values of democracy to the readers and its importance, the booklet is meant to serve as an incentive for people to participate in creating a democratic Chile. The guide includes a list of the required conducts in a democracy.
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La Democracia tambian se construye en la comuna
“Democracy Can Also be Built in the Commune” is an Info-discussion guide, available in Spanish, issued in 1992, by PARTICIPA, Chile, in lead up to the June 28, 1992 Municipal Election in Chile. The guide provides a thorough description of the local administration in Chile, its election process and the role of the local authorities in the political life of Chile. The guide is meant to familiarize the Chilean citizens with the new reforms introduced by the political and social sectors in the municipal structure in order to bring the democratic process to the communal level as well. The guide refers to the functions of the municipalities, how they are elected and the attributions of the mayor and the regional councils. Additionally, the guide contains voting instructions and samples of election ballots, as well as an Election Calendar with the most important dates in the 1992 elections.
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Los Poderes Del Estado
“The Powers of the State” is an Information-discussion guide, available in Spanish, issued in 1992 by PARTICIPA, Chile. The guide explains and describes the three branches of government in Chile: the executive, legislative and judicial powers, giving detailed information on their duties and responsibilities. The booklet explores the structure and functioning of each state power and the way in which power is distributed among them.