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The right to vote and the right to stand for election are two fundamental elements of democracy. Notably, many countries did not afford women the right to vote until the 20th Century. Even today, universal suffrage is not a given right in all countries, and women often face obstacles that undermine their participation in political and electoral processes. There are various ways to support women in overcoming these obstacles. Such methods include revising the electoral system used, applying affirmative action mechanisms such as quotas, improving voter education for women and training political candidates. These are a few of the modes available to strengthen women’s political participation .Photo©Jens Franssen

Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns

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February 16, 2007

Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns

This International IDEA handbook aims to increase knowledge about the law and practice of political finance around the world in order to encourage reflection on options for regulatory reform.

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This International IDEA handbook aims to increase knowledge about the law and practice of political finance around the world in order to encourage reflection on options for regulatory reform.

Voter Turnout Rates from a Comparative Perspective

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February 15, 2007

Voter Turnout Rates from a Comparative Perspective

This report provides an overview of worldwide voter turnout statistics between 1945-2002 for parliamentary and presidential elections. It is based on the International IDEA database of elections, and examines voter turnout trends since 1945.

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This report provides an overview of worldwide voter turnout statistics between 1945-2002 for parliamentary and presidential elections. It is based on the International IDEA database of elections, and examines voter turnout trends since 1945.

Code of Conduct for Political Parties - Campaigning in Democratic Elections

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February 15, 2007

Code of Conduct for Political Parties - Campaigning in Democratic Elections

This International IDEA handbook sets forth a universal code of conduct for the behavior of political parties and their supporters in an election process. It is based on the analysis and synthesis of existing codes and materials on this topic.

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This International IDEA handbook sets forth a universal code of conduct for the behavior of political parties and their supporters in an election process. It is based on the analysis and synthesis of existing codes and materials on this topic.

Code of Conduct for the Ethical and Professional Observation of Elections

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February 15, 2007

Code of Conduct for the Ethical and Professional Observation of Elections

This handbook sets forth a universal code of conduct for the ethical and professional discharge of election observation activities. It was created on the basis of existing codes and procedures.

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This handbook sets forth a universal code of conduct for the ethical and professional discharge of election observation activities. It was created on the basis of existing codes and procedures.

International Electoral Standards: Guidelines for Reviewing the Legal Framework of Elections

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February 15, 2007

International Electoral Standards: Guidelines for Reviewing the Legal Framework of Elections

This handbook sets out the basic legal components governing elections for the purpose of reviewing, drafting or amending electoral legislation. It aims to contribute to promoting uniformity, reliability, consistency, accuracy, and professionalism in elections.

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This handbook sets out the basic legal components governing elections for the purpose of reviewing, drafting or amending electoral legislation. It aims to contribute to promoting uniformity, reliability, consistency, accuracy, and professionalism in elections.

Electoral System Design: The New International IDEA Handbook

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February 15, 2007

Electoral System Design: The New International IDEA Handbook

This handbook aims to achieve two things: to expand knowledge and illuminate political and public discussions; and to give designers of constitutions, political frameworks and electoral legislation the tools to make informed choices when designing the electoral system.

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This handbook aims to achieve two things: to expand knowledge and illuminate political and public discussions; and to give designers of constitutions, political frameworks and electoral legislation the tools to make informed choices when designing the electoral system.

Women's Rights to a Political Voice in Thailand

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February 15, 2007

Women's Rights to a Political Voice in Thailand

This report highlights the current status of women’s role in government in Thailand. It analyzes the reasons behind the slow progress to date, and proposes ways and means to overcome existing barriers to women in politics.

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This report highlights the current status of women’s role in government in Thailand. It analyzes the reasons behind the slow progress to date, and proposes ways and means to overcome existing barriers to women in politics.

Guatemalan Case Study on Enhancing Women’s Participation in Electoral Process in Post-Conflict Countries

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February 15, 2007

Guatemalan Case Study on Enhancing Women’s Participation in Electoral Process in Post-Conflict Countries

This paper was prepared for the Expert Group Meeting on “Enhancing Women’s Participation in Electoral Process in Post-Conflict Countries." It analyzes the participation of Guatemalan women in the two elections which took place during the post-conflict period.

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This paper was prepared for the Expert Group Meeting on “Enhancing Women’s Participation in Electoral Process in Post-Conflict Countries." It analyzes the participation of Guatemalan women in the two elections which took place during the post-conflict period.

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