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CEPPS Partners Meet with Myanmar’s Speaker of Parliament
On May 1, 2015, IFES, NDI and IRI met with Thura U Shwe Mann, Speaker of Myanmar’s lower house of Parliament, to discuss Myanmar’s democratic progress.
News & Updates
Feature
IFES Supports Efforts to Promote Women’s Engagement in Elections in Myanmar
In Myanmar, there is a significant gap between men and women’s engagement in elections, politics and governance. There is much work to be done to ensure gender equality in the electoral process. The Union Election Commission of Myanmar (UEC), with support from the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is working on a number of initiatives to better incorporate women into the process.
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Myanmar’s Election Commission Takes Steps to Achieve Gender Equality and Include Voters with Disabilities
After five decades of military rule, Myanmar has initiated an ongoing process of democratic reform, opening new and significant political space. However, persons with disabilities in Myanmar still face numerous obstacles in accessing their right to vote, and, at only 6.8 percent, Myanmar has one of the lowest percentages of women in parliament in the region.
Election Material
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Belarus Referendum Ballot 1996
Ballot used for the seven-question referendum held in Belarus on 24 November 1996. The first four questions in the referendum were proposed by President Alexander Lukashenko, and the final three were proposed by the Supreme Court. The voters voted on the following:
-Whether Independence Day should be moved to 3 July, to commemorate the liberation of Belarus
-Approval of the constitutional amendments proposed by President Lukashenko
-Approval of the free sale of land
-Abolition of the death penalty
-Approval of the constitutional amendment proposed by the Supreme Soviet
-Direct elections to local bodies
-Should all state expenses be part of the national budget.
-Whether Independence Day should be moved to 3 July, to commemorate the liberation of Belarus
-Approval of the constitutional amendments proposed by President Lukashenko
-Approval of the free sale of land
-Abolition of the death penalty
-Approval of the constitutional amendment proposed by the Supreme Soviet
-Direct elections to local bodies
-Should all state expenses be part of the national budget.
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Belarus Presidential Election Law
Belarus Presidential Election Law
Election Material
Constitution
Constitution of The Republic of Belarus
Constitution of The Republic of Belarus
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Report/Paper
Pre-Election Technical Assessment of the Parliamentary Elections in Belarus
This report concerns the nationwide parliamentary elections which took place in March, 1994. The report details various meetings with government officials, media, labor leaders, educators and students. The pre-election assessment concludes with findings that the international community could assist Belarus in preparing for the elections and supporting the country’s progress toward democratic reforms.
January 31, 1994
Election Material
Constitution
Constitution of The Republic of Belarus (Draft)
Constitution of The Republic of Belarus (Draft)
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Report/Paper
Democratic Transition in the Islands: A Final Report on the IFES Civic Education Project in Comoros, May 18 - June 13, 1992
This report was created in response to requests from the Government of Comoros to IFES to help in the establishment of structures and procedures in preparation for legislative elections. The report identifies civic and voter education as an area where the Government of Comoros could improve its electoral system.
August 31, 1992