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Amigo (a)
“Friend” is a flyer-formatted letter, available in Portuguese, issued in 1994 by the Institute of Socio-Economical Studies, Brazil , in lead up to the October 3, 1994 General Election in Brazil. The letter is intended to the general Brazilian public to encourage participation in the October 3, 1994 General Election. The letter makes reference to the handbook “The Power of Your Vote” to be used as a guidance device for understanding the electoral process in Brazil.
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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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Register Today and Vote Tomorrow
This advertisement encouraging voter participation shows a hand placing a ballot into a ballot box to emphasize the role that each Liberian has in the election system. Entitled “Register Today and Vote Tomorrow,” this document was published by the Elections Commission of Liberia and was funded by USAID and IFES.
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Constitution (Big Law Book) of Liberia
Published by Liberian Democracy Watch (LDW) in 1999, “Constitution (Big Law Book) of Liberia” serves as an interpretation of the actual Liberian Constitution of 1986 in the vernacular with illustrations. This publication summarizes the important aspects of government structure, fundamental rights and national policy of Liberia, and the functions of the judicial, legislative, and executive branches of government in an effort to better educate the Liberian public. Also mentioned is the political party system and electoral structure of the country.
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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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Mensagem do secretario-geral das Nacoes Unidas, Kofi Annan, Ao Povo de Timor Leste
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Cidadaos e Politica Quem deve governar?
“People and Politics: Who Should Govern?” is a civic education discussion book, issued in 1992 by the US Kettering Foundation and translated and adapted to Portuguese by the State University of Ponta Grossa, Brazil. The handbook is intended to educate voters about the importance of voting and express their opinions through the power of one vote. The handbook explores four options with a series of opinions on how to tighten the relationship between politics and the people. Additionally, in the beginning and the end of the book, there are some questionnaires provided to facilitate the understanding of the people’s overall opinion of their relation with the government.
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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.