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Voter Education
VE001
Information campaigns performed by
Question: Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s):
c . Local/County Electoral Management Bodies
Comments: The precinct electoral commission informs the population about location of the precinct electoral commission, its working hours, date of elections and place of voting.
Source: Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of July 26, 2014, article 17.
Constitutional Law on the Election of the President, amended as of January 1, 2006, art. 14.
Verified: 2025/02/17
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
b . Election time only
Comments: In the 2010 parliamentary elections, voter education was carried out in co-ordination with the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda by the International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES). This took the form of six television spots that were broadcast by state TV stations on a daily basis. NAPST also conducted voter education in 65 towns for 1,300 people from different professional groups. Several voter education projects were supported by international partners, including in eleven Women’s Resource Centres throughout the country. These provided women with information and training on the voting process.
The situation has not changed considerably in 2024, the need for greater civic education and awareness on the election
process still persist.
Source: OSCE/ODIHR Election Observation Mission Final Report on the Parliamentary Elections of 28 February 2010 in the Republic of Tajikistan, p. 11, 20: http://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/69061 (2013)
OSCE/ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission Report on the Republic of Tajikistan Parliamentary Elections 16-18 December 2024, https://www.osce.org/odihr/584344 (2024)
Verified: 2025/02/17
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
h . Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
Comments: IFES had an active civic education program in Tajikistan. The four basic activities consisted of a civic education textbook for use in a high school civics course, democracy summer camps in which students learn to apply the principles of democracy in a practical way, Student Action Committees (SACs) formed for the purpose of addressing school and community problems through a democratic process, and Student Local Government Days (SLGDs) in which students “shadow” a local government official for a day.
The OSCE Mission to Tajikistan also launched a six-month civic education program aimed at raising awareness about human rights, democracy, and civil society. The initiative began with a seminar titled "Journalism for Youth" in Dusti, attended by 20 competitively selected students from Khatlon Province. The seminar covered the role of journalism in a democratic society, media legislation, and the importance of independent press, culminating in the creation of a Wall Newspaper.
As part of the broader program, the OSCE plans to conduct seminars across Tajikistan, engaging local authorities, political parties, law enforcement, women, and youth. Key topics include multi-party systems, human rights, freedom of the press, women's rights, local governance, and the prevention of torture. The program aims to strengthen civic awareness and democratic principles in Tajik society.
Source: Holdar Gilbreath, Gina; Ogle B., David (2003): Evaluation of IFES Civic Education Programs in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan (http://www.ifes.org/~/media/Files/Publications/White%20PaperReport/2003/1126/EvalCivicEd.pdf)OS
OSCE (2001): OSCE starts civic education programme in Tajikistan. Dushanbe, 3 October 2001. Available athttps://www.osce.org/tajikistan/53865
Verified: 2025/02/17
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