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En Route avec Notre Peuple vers la Democratie (Declaration sur la situation guieenne)
“En Route avec Notre Peuple vers la Democratie (Declaration sur la situation guineenne)” is an October 1992 report, available in French, which summarizes the Guinean situation in connection to the state of democracy in the country. The document, published by the Episcopal Conference of Guinea, describes the stance the Church of Guinea takes on political advancement in Guinea – to increase democracy, freedom and peace.
Election FAQ
Elections in Guinea: September 24 Legislative Elections
On September 24, Guineans head to the polls to elect a new National Assembly. IFES' frequently asked questions (FAQs) Elections in Guinea: September 24 Legislative Elections shed light on the polls.
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La Citoyenneté
“La Citoyenneté” is a booklet from August 1997, available in French, which is made up of a comic strip and text explaining to government structure in Guinea and the rights guaranteed to Guinean citizens. The document, published by SLECG (Syndicat Libre des Enseignants et Chercheurs de Guinee), states that the objective of the comic strip is the encourage youth to take a greater role in politics and their civic duties in order to deepen the state of democracy in Guinea.
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Guia do Eleitor
“Voter’s Guide” is an informative booklet, available in Portuguese, published in 1994 by the National Electoral Commission of Guinea-Bissau. The guide describes the steps to be taken by the electors when voting for the President and the representative in the National Assembly of Guinea-Bissau. The guide is meant to provide voters with basic information on the voting procedures in order to increase participation in the elections.
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Les Elections et nous
“Les Election et Nous” is a pamphlet from 1994, available in French, which informs readers of election laws and procedures in preparation for the 1995 Legislative Election in Guinea. The document, published with the help of GERDDES, includes information about voter registration, a breakdown of the different types of elections, and important articles from election law.
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Liberdade de Escolha
“The Freedom of Choosing” is an informative brochure, available in Portuguese, published in June, 1994 by the National Electoral Commission of Guinea-Bissau. The guide explains the importance of being granted the liberty to choose and to participate in elections without being pressured to elect a certain political party. The message in the guide is sent through cartoons and some short dialogues between the members of a family in the Guinea-Bissau.
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Manual Do Eleitor
“Voter’s Guide” is an informative booklet, available in Portuguese, published by the National Electoral Commission of Guinea-Bissau. The guide is meant to enhance citizens’ participation through educating them on the voting procedure. The guide instructs voters on who is eligible to vote, where they can vote, and how to vote. Additionally, the booklet provides brief explanations on the requirements to run for public offices in Guinea-Bissau.
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Connaissez vos Droits
“Connaissez vos droits” is a booklet from 1996, available in French, with the objective of providing support to human rights NGOs in Guinea by informing citizens of their rights. The document, published by the Guinean Organization for the Defense of Human Rights, is made up of images and different sections that explain the right to a fair trial, what an illegal detention is, and the rights of a prisoner in Guinea.
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Guide d'education civique et morale
“Guide d’education civique et morale” is a guide from September 1996, available in French, with the goal of educating students on civic culture, democracy and peace. The document, published by SLECG (Syndicat Libre des Enseignants et Chercheurs de Guinee), seeks to form conscientious citizens of Guinea by helping the youth develop a sense of morality and civic duty – it provides different methods for doing so such as lessons and exercises to be done in school.
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Que Dieu protege la Guinee
“Que Dieu protege la Guinee” is a September 1993 memo, available in French, which addresses religious citizens of Guinea and summarizes a disastrous situation in which Guineans no longer care for each other, resulting in violence and chaos. The document, published by the Muslim and Christian religious leaders of Guinea, states that the upcoming 1993 Presidential Elections could be a turning point for the country if national unity can be preserved through social justice and freedom.