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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
Ballot
Aruba Staten Ballots 1997
Seven parties are represented on the 1997 Legislative Election ballot in an open list proportional representation system. The unicameral legislature, or Staten in Dutch, consists of 21 members.
Election Material
Ballot
Aruba Staten Ballots 1993
Eight parties are represented on the 1993 Legislative Election ballot in an open list proportional representation system. The unicameral legislature, or Staten in Dutch, consists of 21 members elected to 4-year terms.
Election Material
Ballot
Aruba Staten Ballots 1994
Four parties are represented on the 1994 Legislative Election ballot in an open list proportional representation system. The unicameral legislature, or Staten in Dutch, consists of 21 members elected to serve 4-year terms.
Publication
Report/Paper
New Assessment on Violence Against Women in Elections in Papua New Guinea
Elections in Papua New Guinea (PNG) are characterized by violence and tribal politics that contribute to a high prevalence of violence against women in elections (VAWE). A new report from IFES assesses VAWE in PNG following the 2017 national elections, drawing on fieldwork, research and IFES’ experiences operating in PNG.
April 24, 2019
Publication
Report/Paper
New Assessment on Violence Against Women in Elections in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville
While women in Bougainville have greater access to politics and decision-making than their counterparts in other parts of Papua New Guinea (PNG), they still face significant challenges as they seek to participate in the electoral process. A new report from IFES assesses violence against Bougainvillean women in elections, drawing on fieldwork, research and IFES’ experiences operating in Bougainville.
April 24, 2019
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.