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With the help from UNDP, our altimate outcomes will be: 1. Participation in registration of 3,000,000 Young People for 2025 Elections for voting eligibility 2. Representation of youth in local governance and development decision making structures (ADC, VDC, District Council, Ward) 3. Non-Violent Participation in political space through Peaceful Co-existence non-violent conflict resolutions 4. Increased Participation of youth in voting and electoral process including campaign, monitoring and peaceful Coexistence before, during and after election #UNDP #MHRYN

📊Did you know that in 2019, the % of female MEPs was 41%, above the global and European national average? 🔴But differences among Member States in MEPs female representation persist! What can be done? Ask the experts and join our webinar on 14 May! 🥁https://lnkd.in/dBH6fja7 #UseYourVote #EU2024 European Partnership for Democracy (EPD) European Platform for Democratic Elections (EPDE) European Parliament Election-Watch.EU

#Cities play a major role in #EUElections2024. #Cities are the bedrock of #Inclusive and #Participative #Democracy ! ✅ Learn more about it on this Human Rights Cities Network #PolicyPaper #UseYourVote

The Lebanese Association for Democratic Elections (LADE) has started preparing for the 2024 municipal elections by conducting four minicamps across all of Lebanon. I had the opportunity to contribute to the minicamps by conducting four training sessions on media monitoring during the election campaign period. These discussions aimed to assist LADE's potential long-term observers in identifying and documenting undemocratic and/or illegal practices by candidates to municipal elections. Such practices include clientelism, the use of public facilities and abuse of influence for electoral gain, hate speech, and misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation. During the ongoing war on the south, coupled with the economic collapse, municipalities should play a crucial role in managing these crises to alleviate the consequences inflicted on people. It is essential for Lebanese authorities to conduct municipal elections this time, following two illegal and undemocratic postponements in 2022 and 2023.

What is the relation between sport and European Parliament elections? 🤔 ENGSO webinar had 2 objectives: ✔️ to prioritize sport in the upcoming EU elections; ✔️and to inspire national advocacy campaigns promoting a stronger EU sport policy and the election of MEP candidates with an interest in sport-related issues. Rewatch the webinar 📺️ https://lnkd.in/diYeFJSD #EUsport #Vote

🗳️The EU Parliament elections are just around the corner and the SEEEDS project on engagement in the European Elections is back with a new webinar series for 2024. 📢 #Youth between the ages of 15 and 29 make up 17% of the EU population, but their voices remain marginalised in the political decision-making processes. ☑️ How to hold decision-makers accountable? Hear this from the experts at our second webinar: https://ow.ly/bhHf50R4mb0 #EU2024 #UseYourVote European Partnership for Democracy (EPD) European Platform for Democratic Elections (EPDE) European Parliament Election-Watch.EU

The Election the World is Not Watching Excited to share my insights on Somaliland's upcoming combined Presidential and Political Associations elections, set for November 13, 2024. This landmark event marks the first time these two pivotal elections will be held simultaneously, a significant milestone in Somaliland's democratic journey. The paper delves into Somaliland's unique political system, which limits national parties to three and undergoes a decennial renewal process. It also highlights the introduction of advanced biometric voter registration technology, positioning Somaliland as a leader in electoral innovation. Despite lacking international recognition, Somaliland continues to stand out for its political stability and democratic progress, especially when compared to other African nations. The elections could play a crucial role in its ongoing quest for international recognition and serve as a benchmark for democratic development in the region. This is a powerful example of resilience and innovation in governance that deserves global attention. Follow link for full article 👉 https://lnkd.in/dtJqfB8f #Democracy #Governance #Innovation #Somaliland #Elections2024

SERP-P NEW PUBLICATION: Enabling PWD Participation in Elections: The Case for the Philippines Published by the La Salle Institute of Governance, this policy brief examines current policies on persons voting in the Philippines with the successful passage of Republic Act No. 10366, otherwise known as the Accessible Polling Places Act of 2013.     During the 2022 elections, PWD voters had been disenfranchised because election precincts lacked access and volunteers to assist them. The registration process was also cumbersome, leading to PWDs not registering as such and missing out on services dedicated to them, particularly the use of accessible polling places. Thus, this paper argues for a significant review and for the Commission on Elections to improve its implementation of the system. It was recommended that the government and civil society should continuously support these initiatives.   Access the full study here: https://lnkd.in/g9KNPyHi #PWD #Voters #PhilippineElection

❓ How can constitutional rights of those excluded from voting be protected? Against the backdrop of South Africa's seventh democratic elections, and on the country's 30th anniversary of democracy, a few questions about the right to vote arise. 💡 Should the right to vote be extended beyond citizenry? 💡 If the current status quo were to be maintained, how would the rights of those excluded from voting be protected? Should you be interested in unpacking the above and more, please RSVP for the SAIFAC conference taking place at the University of Johannesburg next week! More details can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gr2rZy5A #KAS4Democracy

Yesterday, we participated at the launch of the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA) 'Analysis of South Africa’s 2024 Elections and the Coalitions Aftermath' by Professor Susan Booysen 🇿🇦 The report assesses: 📌 Election results and trends: The most important trends in Election 2024, both nationally and provincially, are identified and examined. The analysis covers both political parties’ results and patterns of turnout and participation. 📎 Coalition negotiations: The negotiations towards constituting government in the wake of the elections. 🗄 The coalition governments established: The report assesses the configuration, the constitution, and viability of coalition governments set up in the post-election period of June 2024 at all relevant sites, both national and provincial. You can read the report here: https://lnkd.in/dx_dJn8w Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection #MISTRAElectionsAnalysis #2024Elections #CoalitionGovernment