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IFES Celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities, held on December 3, commemorates the human rights of persons with disabilities. This year we also celebrate the 10th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
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Video: IFES Creates an Electoral Lexicon in Moroccan Sign Language
In collaboration with a Moroccan Sign Language (MSL) consultant, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) as part of the Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening adopted the IFES Electoral Lexicon to MSL, improving access to civic education information among the deaf community.
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Elections in Morocco: 2016 Parliamentary Elections
Parliamentary elections will be held in Morocco on October 7. They will be the second set of legislative elections after the constitutional reform initiated by King Mohamed VI passed through a referendum in 2011.
Election FAQ
Elections in Venezuela: 2015 Legislative Elections
On December 6, Venezuelans will go to the polls to elect Representatives to the 167-member National Assembly. These are the fourth National Assembly elections since the legislative body was established in 2000, after the dissolution of the old Congress by Hugo Chavez’s government.
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Celebrating International Day of Democracy in Pakistan
To mark International Day of Democracy, IFES Pakistan and its partners organized a seminar on civil society engagement in social and political life in Pakistan. Read this story to learn about the other activities conducted by IFES Pakistan in commemoration of International Day of Democracy.
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Strengthening Disability Inclusion in Pakistan
Since 2010, IFES has collaborated with local disabled persons’ organizations DPOs, NGOs, and the Election Commission of Pakistan to support Pakistanis with disabilities in exercising their fundamental political and electoral rights.
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Fact Sheet: Senate of Pakistan
The role of the Senate of Pakistan is to promote national cohesion and harmony and to alleviate fears of the smaller provinces regarding domination by any one province because of its majority in the National Assembly.
June 24, 2015
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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