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The Married Persons Equality Act
This document, published in 1997 by the Namibia Institute for Democracy, outlines the “The Married Persons Equality Act.” The acts primary goal was to abolish marital power and property law. The act outlines the legality of marriage, divorce, spousal rights to personal property and a minimum legal age to marry. Although not focusing on the electoral system this piece nevertheless is an example of the legislative process and civil society development.
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Cote d'Ivoire Parliamentary Ballot 1996
Ballot papers and envelope from Parliamentary elections held in Cote d'Ivoire on 29 December 1996. These ballot papers would have been used in the 100th Electoral District in the Prefecture of Korhogo. Ballots are for Ousmane COULIBALY and Coulibaly Mamadou SANGAFOWA.
Election Material
Ballot
Ghana Presidential Ballot 1996
Ballot used in the 7 December 1996 Presidential election held in Ghana. Main candidates in the election were Jerry RAWLINGS, John KUFUOR, and Edward MAHAMA.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Local Government Elections in Cameroon
“Local Government Elections in Cameroon” is a booklet from December 1996 published by the Human Rights Clinic and Education Center, which outlines the importance of political participation, voting, and explains the nature and process of local government elections in Cameroon.
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Boletim Da Republica Suplemento - 1 Serie - Numero 47 - Sumario Lei No 9/96 and Other Miscellaneous Numbers
Boletim Da Republica Suplemento - 1 Serie - Numero 47 - Sumario Lei No 9/96 and Other Miscellaneous Numbers
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Election and Political Party Law
Decentralization Laws Creating The Foi Communes of Mali
Decentralization Laws Creating The Foi Communes of Mali
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Administrative Ordinance/Decrees/Decisions Related to The Election of The President of The Republic on Nov. 3, 1996
Administrative Ordinance/Decrees/Decisions Related to The Election of The President of The Republic on Nov. 3, 1996
Election Material
Ballot
Madagascar Presidential Ballot 1996
Presidential ballots used in the first round of Madagascar's 1996 election. The main candidates in the first round were Didier RATSIRAKA, Herizo RAZAFIMAHALEO, and Albert ZAFY.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Truth Talk
This is the November 1996 edition of South Africa’s “Truth Talk,” a publication of the country’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The magazine focuses on reparations for civil rights violations of the past and includes a piece by Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu, the Commission’s chairperson. There is also a section on individuals’ reactions to the work of the Commission. A second topic of this magazine was the granting of amnesty to South African’s who had perpetrated human rights violations while under orders. This piece was published two years after the 1994 elections in South Africa, the first to feature universal adult suffrage.
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
The Electoral Commission Act, 1996
The Electoral Commission Act, 1996