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De Ciudadano a Ciudadano No. 6
“From Citizen to Citizen: 7” is the October edition of the “Citizen to Citizen” informative bulletin, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 by the Citizens’ Movement for Democracy group in Mexico and intended to familiarize Mexicans with the news regarding the matter of the electoral system in Mexico and civic responsibilities and rights. In this edition, some of the topics covered are the electoral system reform and its flaws and the rights of indigenous people, among other matters.
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Election and Political Party Law
Comision de Gobernacion y Puntos Constitucionales
Comision de Gobernacion y Puntos Constitucionales
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De Ciudadano a Ciudadano No. 5
“Getting to Know the Civic History of Mexico 5” is an informative booklet, available in Spanish, published in 1996 by the Federal Electoral Institute, and it presents the civic historical facts and personalities throughout the months of January- March. The pamphlet is meant to amplify the knowledge of Mexican citizens regarding the most important happenings that have shaped the creation of Mexico, its identity and its historical memories that have been significant factors in the building of a democratic culture in Mexico. Some of the events mentioned are: the adoption of the Agrarian Law in January, 1915 and the Tlatelolco Treaty of February 1967.
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Juluka
This April/May 1996 issue of “Juluka” focuses on the link between turbulence in South Africa’s economy and its uncertain political landscape. Anxieties regarding the health of President Mandela and trepidation towards the fiscal policies of his potential successor, Deputy-President Thabo Mbeki, have been cited as possible reasons for the economic struggles. This issue of “Juluka” also focuses on South African youth and the Orlando West community center.
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Democracy in Action
Democracy in Action is the Journal of the Institute for Democracy in South Africa. This volume published in March 1996 includes articles on local government, democracy, and human rights.
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Local Government Elections in the Metro & TLC Areas
This flier informs citizens in South Africa about the 1996 local government elections in the metro and TLC areas. It addresses what citizens are voting for in the local elections, what they need to vote, and how to vote in both English and Zulu.
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Los Valores Democraticos
“The Democratic Values” is an informative booklet, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 by the Federal Electoral Institute in Mexico. The booklet discusses democratic values and is intended to familiarize the youth with its implications. The values discussed in the booklet include the following: the idea of responsibility, freedom, equality, tolerance, justice, pluralism, and participation.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Thukela Local Government Election 29 May 1996
In preparation for the Thuleka local government elections on May 29th 1996, this newsletter was distributed in order to educate Thuleka residents to participate and vote. Information such as voting rules and instructions and functions of the offices up for election are supplemented with illustrations reinforcing this basic elections knowledge. This newsletter was published by the Institute for Democracy in Africa in 1996 and is written in both English and Zulu.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Election news for regional councils 3 and 4
Election news for Regional Councils 3 and 4 in South Africa focuses on the 1996 regional council elections. In this issue, election day procedures, the ballot paper, results process, proportional representation, and the composition of regional elections are all covered in English and Dutch.