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Beyond Constitutional Reform to Elections: Libya Electoral Legal Framework Analysis
Libya has since been undergoing a democratic transition since protests erupted in February 2011, and the legal framework for elections has been extremely fragmented throughout the transitional period. An analysis from IFES considers the foundations for future elections and what can be done to strengthen the legal framework on which Libyan democracy rests.
November 29, 2019
News & Updates
Feature
Update of Haiti’s National Strategy on Gender and Elections
IFES is working with local women’s and human rights organizations in Haiti to update the National Strategy on Gender and Elections (SNGE) ahead of the country’s October 2019 legislative elections. On January 15, IFES conducted a workshop that served as a platform for representatives from these organizations to provide input on and suggest changes to each of the seven themes addressed by the SNGE.
Publication
Report/Paper
Rapport sur l état du pouvoir judiciaire: Haïti, 2002-2003
Ce Rapport unique, réalise fin 2003, dépeint de manière claire et méthodique la situation de faiblesse et de pauvreté d'un pouvoir judiciaire lui n'est ni indépendant ni responsable vis-à-vis du peuple haïtien.
March 31, 2004
Publication
Report/Paper
Manuel du droit Constitutionel a l intention des journalistes
Ce Manuel reprend de notes et de références sur le droit constitutionnel a Haïti. Le public auquel il s'adresse est de journalistes. L'objectif est donc autant d'aider les journalistes à capter la dimension juridique des faits observes, de parfaire leurs compétences, préciser le raisonnement juridique que de transmettre des connaissances brutes relatives au Droit Constitutionnel.
September 30, 2003
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
The Referendum (Political Systems) Act, 2000
The Referendum (Political Systems) Act, 2000
Election Material
Civic Education Material
National Elections Manual
The “National Elections Manual” is a booklet that was released in the year 2000 and is broken into two parts, one on civic education and one on voter education. The section on civic education defines citizenship, outlines the branches of the Ugandan government and discusses the link between the constitution and the people. Section two on voter education focuses on the registration of voters, the nomination of candidates the process of voting.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Challenges for Citizens
“Challenges for Citizens” is a booklet published in lead up to the 2000 Ugandan referendum. The literature urges citizens to take part in the electoral process by voting but also cautions that more work after the referendum will be needed to insure a fully functioning and free society. The piece also details the contents of the Ugandan Constitution and focuses on how a democratic state to function. Throughout the article Ugandans are urged to take an active role in their country’s democracy and electoral process.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Democracy Your handbook
“Democracy Your handbook” was published in 2000 by MS Uganda, the same year as a national referendum to decide the political system of the country. The audience of this handbook was the general Ugandan population and its objective was to proffer a new way of looking at democracy. The booklet defines democracy as not only a means of governance but also as a way to interact with your neighbors, family and friends. The booklet focuses on topics such as family values, community cohesion and organizing as well as government transparency as important pieces to a sound democracy.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Voting Day is On!
This two page flyer on the 2000 national referendum on Uganda’s political system indicates how to vote, the confidential nature of the vote and what a ballot will look like.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Referendum 2000: Choosing a Political System for Uganda: Where are we now?
Referendum 2000: Choosing a Political System for Uganda: Where are we now? is a pamphlet that was created to educate Ugandans on the upcoming 2000 referendum. The Referendum is specifically focused on the issues of a multi party verse movement or no party political system, how those systems function and what the procedure of the referendum will be.