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Lo Ideal y lo Real de la Politica
“The Ideal and the Actual Politics” is an informative comic book, available in Spanish, issued in 1994 by the Ecumenical Committee of Panama (COEPA) and is intended to familiarize the Panamanian society with the concept of democracy and its implications. The comic book briefly explains what democracy represents, as well as, through short dialogues it presents the concept of politics, political participation, political rights and culture.
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Corporacion Excelencia en la Justicia
“Corporation of Excellence in Justice “is an informative brochure, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 by the Corporation of Excellence in Justice, Colombia. The brochure is intended to inform readers of the origins, the objectives, the mission and the structure of the project “Excellence in Justice”, as well as it provides a membership application as “citizen’s commitment to justice.”
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Democracia para los jovens
“Democracy for the Youth” is a youth voter informative booklet, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 by the National Electoral Council of Colombia, and intended to help the Colombian youth understand the meaning and implications of a democratic society and why one should prefer it over the other forms of government; to learn about the separation of the three branches of power, as well as how to integrate oneself into a political party or movement. The booklet is meant to trigger the youths’ desire to participate in the building of a more democratic Colombia by educating them to fully understand the importance of having a democratic society and its attributes.
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Resolucion de Conflictos y Violencia Intrafamiliar
“Resolution for Domestic Violence and Conflicts” is an educational brochure, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 by the “Fundacion Para la Promocion de la Mujer” foundation in Panama. The brochure describes the program of legal education addressed to familiarize citizens with their rights and the authorities that administrate justice and the legal proceedings. The brochure explains the specific objectives of the program as well as the issues it covers. The brochure is particularly addressed to the cause of reducing domestic violence and conflicts
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La Democracia es Responsabilidad de todos
“Democracy is Everyone’s Responsibility” is an educational brochure, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 by the Electoral Tribunal of Panama. The brochure is intended to reach out to all Panamanians and teach them about the values of Democracy and its implications. The guide describes the key elements within a democracy and the responsibilities of all citizens in helping build it.
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La Participacion sin Misterios
“Participation without any Mysteries” is an informative comic book, available in Spanish, issued in 1993 by the Santafe of Bogota Mayor’s Office as part of the “Viva Bogota Viva” program in Colombia and is intended to encourage citizens to participate politically and promote unity among communities. The handbook encompasses the main objectives of the instructive environmental program to be implemented by the Mayor’s office and it encourages people to share the responsibility of providing a healthy environment as part of the program.
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Los Derechos Humanos
“Human Rights” is a civic education booklet on human rights, available in Spanish, issued in 1993 by the Popular Legal Support Center in Panama. The booklet explains and describes the basic concept of human rights and its characteristics, as well as it goes more in depth to classify them and describing each one of the rights mentioned. Additionally, it explains some of the protection mechanisms of the Human Rights. The booklet is meant to stimulate the discussion about human rights in the Panamanian society in order to raise awareness.
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Constitution
Political Constitution of Colombia - 1982
This document presents the Constitution of Colombia in its entirety. Originally promulgated in 1886, the Constitution had undergone a series of reforms and amendments, all of which are included in this version.
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Conciencia Democratica
“Conciencia Democrática” is the January 1993 23rd edition of the “Conciencia Democrática” newsletter, available in Spanish, issued by the Pro-Democracy Center in Panama. The newsletter contains editorials on voluntary projects organized by the Pro-Democracy Center, information about its projects and how to get involved, as well as a range of editorials on democracy and the connection between the community’s participation and the success of democracy. This particular edition focuses on the promotion of democratic values through the involvement of the civil society, targeting the Panamanian youth and women and it presents a review of the past projects and their accomplishments.