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CEDAW Anniversary: Helping Women Reach Their Potential in the Pacific Islands
Discrimination against women in the Pacific Islands takes many forms. Women do not have the same economic opportunities as men, and women are not treated equally in the workplace. Lauren Sauer, IFES program officer, talks about IFES' work to help women in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands play a larger role in public life.
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Elections in Papua New Guinea: 2012 National General Elections
Elections in Papua New Guinea: 2012 National General Elections answers frequently asked questions about the electoral system in the Pacific island nation and the political context of this year's elections.
June 21, 2012
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
A Worthy Fight: Helping Increase Gender Equality in Papua New Guinea
Lauren Sauer, IFES Program Officer for Europe and Asia, spent International Women’s Day in Papua New Guinea, where IFES is implementing the Women Advocating for Voices in Government (WAVIG) program to increase the participation and representation of women in politics by building their capacity to influence decision makers and advocate for equality. She gives us the latest on the equality movement in PNG.
News & Updates
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Marking Political Progress in Zimbabwe
As Zimbabwe’s Unity Government marks its third anniversary, Staffan Darnolf, IFES Chief of Party in Zimbabwe, tells us where the government stands on fulfilling the agreement that brought it into existence, how well the constitution that is being written protects civil liberties, and when Zimbabwe might hold elections.
News & Updates
Feature
Advocating for Gender Equality in Papua New Guinea
To help local women's organizations in the PNG get the Equality and Participation Bill passed, IFES implemented a training program to boost their skills in professional lobbying.
News & Updates
Feature
Elections Worth Dying For? Maintaining the Peace During Elections in Africa
Used as a political tool before, during and after elections, violence threatens the franchise and civil rights of all citizens.
Election Material
Constitution
Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No 16) Bill, 2000 Departmental Draft
Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No 16) Bill, 2000 Departmental Draft establishes an anti-corruption commission.
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Report/Paper
Pre-Election Technical Assessment: Papua New Guinea
This pre-election assessment from February 1999 in Papua New Guinea summarizes IFES findings prior to the July 1999 elections. The report discusses the Electoral Commission, electoral laws, ballot design and anti-fraud and anti-corruption procedures. Moreover, the document reviews civic education activities, vote counting and international observation opportunities.
January 31, 1999
Election Material
Constitution
Constitution of Zimbabwe - June 1998
The constitution of Zimbabwe as printed in 1998 to include amendments 1-15.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Vote for the Future
The book, Vote for the Future was published in 1997 by the Oxford University Press and is directed at the importance of youth education of politics and elections in Papua New Guinea. An overview of the Papua New Guinea election process is included as well as several chapters dedicated to the political structure and governmental functions of Papua New Guinea.