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Fact Sheet: Women, Minorities and Persons with Disabilities
The political rights of women, minorities and persons with disabilities are recognized in the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and under a number of international conventions and treaties to which Pakistan is a party.
June 24, 2015
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Fact Sheet: National Assembly of Pakistan
The Majlis-e-Shura (Parliament) of Pakistan is the country’s bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the National Assembly.
June 24, 2015
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Fact Sheet: The Election Commission of Pakistan
The Election Commission of Pakistan is independent from the Government of Pakistan in its decision-making in control of its finances. However, Election Commission members are selected by a parliamentary committee and appointed by the President.
June 24, 2015
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Fact Sheet: Electronic Voting Machines
The use of electronic voting technology in elections was introduced in 1964 when punch cards and computer tally machines were first used in the United States presidential primaries in two counties in the state of Georgia.
June 24, 2015
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Fact Sheet: IFES in Pakistan
Since 2002, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems has provided technical and commodity assistance to strengthen Pakistan’s democratic institutions.
June 24, 2015
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Fact Sheet: Caretaker Cabinet
This IFES Pakistan Fact Sheet provides background information on the purpose and function of caretaker cabinet's during the electoral process.
June 24, 2015
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Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of Czechoslovakia’s 1990 Elections
In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of Czechoslovakia’s historic 1990 Elections, IFES and the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized a conference to discuss the development of electoral democracy in the Czech and Slovak republics and in the countries of the Eastern Partnership.
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Test Your Democracy IQ, Take Our Quiz!
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems' (IFES) vision is a world in which strong democratic institutions empower citizens to have a voice in the way they are governed. We apply our independent expertise to strengthen electoral systems and build local capacity to promote sustainable democracy.Take the quiz now!
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Engaging the Nation in Gender Equality: Haiti’s National Gender and Elections Strategy
After consultation with key national and international stakeholders, Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) has developed the country’s first national gender and elections strategy with support from the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES). This document is intended as a tool for the CEP to promote women’s participation in all stages of the electoral process and for all relevant stakeholders to coordinate their efforts regarding gender equality in elections in an effective manner.
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IFES Launches Revamped ElectionAccess.org
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is proud to announce that the newly renovated ElectionAccess.org website is now live. The site is the world's first and only free resource solely dedicated to the global political rights of persons with disabilities. It is a one-stop-shop for disability rights advocates and government officials to learn about election laws, best practices in inclusive political participation, and assistive devices.