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Elections in Ukraine: October 25 Local Elections
On October 25, Ukrainians will head to the polls to elect local Councils and Mayors. The previous local elections, held in 2010 under former President Viktor Yanukovych, were widely criticized for falling short of democratic standards and resulted in many local government bodies and offices being dominated by the former ruling Party of Regions.
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Ukraine Gender Assessment 2014
Despite the fact that Ukraine enacted progressive laws related to women compared to other post-Soviet countries, including on trafficking and domestic violence, its percentage of women in parliament has remained below 10 percent since independence, more than two decades ago.
Election FAQ
Elections in Ukraine: October 26 Early Parliamentary Elections
Although parliamentary elections in Ukraine were not scheduled until 2017, President Petro Poroshenko dissolved Parliament in August – after several parties in the governing coalition withdrew – and called for early elections.
Election FAQ
Elections in Colombia: 2014 Presidential Elections
Colombians will cast their ballots to elect a President and Vice President on Sunday, May 25.
Election FAQ
Elections in Ukraine: May 25 Early Presidential Election
The new, reformist government that came to power in Ukraine after the violent clashes that led to former President Viktor Yanukovych fleeing the country, scheduled an early presidential election for May 25.
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A Rights-Based Approach to Electoral Security
In India, Maoist rebels killed 14 people in attacks in Chhattisgarh state as part of a campaign of violence aimed at disrupting the ongoing five-week national election in the world’s most populous democracy. Similarly, in the days leading up to the April 5 presidential election in Afghanistan, the Taliban unleashed a campaign of violence to discredit the electoral process and keep voters from the polls. Many hope this election will be known for delivering the first peaceful transfer of power in the country’s history.
Election FAQ
Elections in Colombia: 2014 Congressional and Andean Parliament Elections
Colombia’s National Electoral Council has been steadily preparing for the Congressional and Andean Parliament Elections on March 9. IFES' FAQs sheds light on the electoral process.
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Elections in Ukraine: October 28 Parliamentary Elections
On October 28, Ukrainians will go to the polls to fill 450 seats in the country’s national legislature, the Verkhovna Rada. These parliamentary elections will be the first since 2002 to be held under a mixed system of single-member districts and party lists’ proportional representation, marking a significant shift in Ukraine’s legislative structure.
Election Material
Ballot
Colombia Presidential Ballot 1998
Presidential ballot from the first-round of the Colombian presidential election held on 31 May 1998.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Republica de Colombia, Consejo Nacional Electoral y la Registraduria Nacional del Estado Civil
“Republic of Colombia. National Electoral Organization. National Electoral Council. National Registrar of Civil Status” is a flyer/certificate, available in Spanish, issued in 1997 by the National Electoral Organization, and is intended to serve as a certificate of participation for children involved in the first youth elections.