Resources

Participation is High But Some Issues Continue to be a Problem, Reports NDI Delegation in 3rd Round of Local Government Election

A Media Guidebook for Women: Finding Your Public Voice

This book primarily addresses women political candidates and women in public life interested in building or strengthening their skills in media presentation. It provides practical guidance on how to conduct a meaningful interview and deliver an inspiring speech.

Handling the Media

This toolkit provides organizations with tips, tools, and ideas on how to handle media - related situations, such as requests for interviews, press statements, and media crises. Recommendations are also made on how organizations can use the media to send out clear messages about project goals and achievements.

The Role and Effectiveness of the Ombudsman Institution

This paper provides an overview of the oversight function of the office of the ombudsman. It compares as a variety of common characteristics between ombudsman offices around the world including the powers and design of these offices, legal framework for their establishment, and the implementation of their responsibilities.

Parliamentary Human Rights Committees

Parliamentary committees play an important role in promoting and protecting human rights within their countries. This paper discusses the different structures of parliamentary committees which address human rights issues, how these committees interact with human rights organizations, and examples of legislative initiatives undertaken by these committees. It also outlines best practices for human rights investigations and tools that MPs can use to address human rights issues.