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We do not want to be non-political
“We do Not Want to be Apolitical” is an article, originally available in Russian and translated into English, written in 1996 by Natalya Vorobtsova, Aliya Rustemova in the “Kazakhstanskaya Pravda” newspaper in Kazakhstan and which briefly describes a political science game organized by Gulnara Kanapievna in Kazakhstan. The article also touches on the importance of having young people actively participate and understand the political life of the country.
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Resolucion de Conflictos y Violencia Intrafamiliar
“Resolution for Domestic Violence and Conflicts” is an educational brochure, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 by the “Fundacion Para la Promocion de la Mujer” foundation in Panama. The brochure describes the program of legal education addressed to familiarize citizens with their rights and the authorities that administrate justice and the legal proceedings. The brochure explains the specific objectives of the program as well as the issues it covers. The brochure is particularly addressed to the cause of reducing domestic violence and conflicts
Election Material
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La Democracia es Responsabilidad de todos
“Democracy is Everyone’s Responsibility” is an educational brochure, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 by the Electoral Tribunal of Panama. The brochure is intended to reach out to all Panamanians and teach them about the values of Democracy and its implications. The guide describes the key elements within a democracy and the responsibilities of all citizens in helping build it.
Election Material
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El Liderazgo Politico
“Political Leadership” is a civic education handbook, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 in Panama as part of an electoral civic education program of the Electoral Tribunal in Panama. The handbook explains and describes the concept of political leadership and its implications, such as the abilities a leader must possess, his/her qualities, his/her responsibilities and political and social status. Additionally, the handbook contains some games/questions related to the topic.
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Overview: National Surveys of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
IFES conducted surveys in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan in 1995. The public opinion survey is part of its election administration and voter education support project in Central Asia. The topics in the surveys include a range of issues related to development of multi-party politics, legal reform, non-governmental organizations, and the election system in each country.
November 28, 1995
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Non/Oui Referendum '95
“Non/Oui Referendum '95” is a political pamphlet, available in French, distributed by the Director General of Elections in Quebec in 1995 which provides information on the Referendum vote in Quebec that will take place October 30th 1995. The pamphlet calls to all citizens of Quebec to pronounce themselves on the future of Quebec, as the referendum will decide whether Quebec should become a sovereign nation, separate from Canada. The pamphlet describes the history of this issue, provides arguments why the public should vote yes at the referendum, and what will happen if it passes. Parts of the pamphlet are made available in English.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Ungava: Special Measures
“Ungava: Special Measures” is a leaflet from 1995, available in both an English and French copy, which outlines special provisions for the isolated communities in the electoral division of Ungava so that they may vote in the Referendum on October 30th 1995. The leaflet, produced by the Director General of Elections in Quebec, mentions provisions such as advance polling and the possibility of registering for the revised voter list by fax.
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Duplessis: Mesures speciales
“Duplessis: Mesures Speciales” is a leaflet from 1995, available in both an English and French copy, which outlines special provisions for the isolated communities in the electoral division of Duplessis so that they may vote in the Referendum on October 30th 1995. The leaflet, produced by the Director General of Elections in Quebec, mentions provisions such as advance polling and the possibility of registering for the revised voter list by fax.
Election Material
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Ce que vous devez savoir sur le project de loi sur la separation du Quebec du Canada
“Ce que vous devez savoir sur le project de loi sur la séparation du Québec du Canada” is a report in French from 1995 by the Québécois Committee for No (“Le Comité des Québécoises et des Québécois pour le Non”) intended to illustrate why citizens of Quebec should vote No at the October 1995 Referendum vote on whether Quebec should claim sovereignty from Canada. The report takes a pamphlet from the National Assembly which explains why the new law for sovereignty would be the right choice and then marks it up with numerous comments on how these groups are deceiving the public and what voting yes in the referendum would really mean.