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Vote in poll or shut up
Issued by the Electoral Commission of Papua New Guinea in December 1996, the newsletter entitled “Vote in Poll or Shut Up” attempts to encourage PNG citizens to register to vote and participate in the upcoming 1997 general elections. In the newsletter are articles on electoral procedures, campaign information, and cartoons advocating for the importance of voting.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Vote for the Future
The book, Vote for the Future was published in 1997 by the Oxford University Press and is directed at the importance of youth education of politics and elections in Papua New Guinea. An overview of the Papua New Guinea election process is included as well as several chapters dedicated to the political structure and governmental functions of Papua New Guinea.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
The voter
Issued by the Electoral Commission of Papua New Guinea, “The Voter” emphasizes the responsibility PNG citizens have to vote in the upcoming 1997 general elections. The articles included highlight the need for greater civic involvement and stress the importance of non-violent, fair elections.
Election Material
Constitution
Constitution of North Solomons.
Constitution of North Solomons (breakaway region of Papua New Guinea), as passed in 1975.
Election Material
Constitution
The Constitution of The independent State of Papua New Guinea
The Constitution of The independent State of Papua New Guinea, as approved following their independence from Australia in 1975.
Election Material
Constitution
Papua New Guinea: Constitutional Laws and Documents
Papua New Guinea: Constitutional Laws and Documents
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
A Worthy Fight: Helping Increase Gender Equality in Papua New Guinea
Lauren Sauer, IFES Program Officer for Europe and Asia, spent International Women’s Day in Papua New Guinea, where IFES is implementing the Women Advocating for Voices in Government (WAVIG) program to increase the participation and representation of women in politics by building their capacity to influence decision makers and advocate for equality. She gives us the latest on the equality movement in PNG.
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
CEDAW Anniversary: Helping Women Reach Their Potential in the Pacific Islands
Discrimination against women in the Pacific Islands takes many forms. Women do not have the same economic opportunities as men, and women are not treated equally in the workplace. Lauren Sauer, IFES program officer, talks about IFES' work to help women in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands play a larger role in public life.
News & Updates
Feature
IFES Celebrates International Women’s Day
This International Women’s Day, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) reaffirms its commitment to involving women in political and electoral processes as candidates and elected leaders, election experts, engaged activists and informed voters.
News & Updates
Feature
IFES Supports Efforts to Promote Women’s Engagement in Elections in Myanmar
In Myanmar, there is a significant gap between men and women’s engagement in elections, politics and governance. There is much work to be done to ensure gender equality in the electoral process. The Union Election Commission of Myanmar (UEC), with support from the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is working on a number of initiatives to better incorporate women into the process.