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Electoral Violence in Context - A Guidance Document for Citizen Organizations Monitoring Violence in Elections
Election-related violence fundamentally undermines the rights of citizens to freely engage in electoral processes as voters, candidates, election officials, and activists. Political violence in elections subverts the core democratic principles of inclusion and accountability, and can reinforce harmful power structures, increasing harm to groups who are already marginalized.
Beneficial Ownership Transparency - A Guide for Parliaments
The spotlight on anonymously owned companies and other corporate vehicles has intensified globally in recent years, revealing their pivotal role in facilitating illicit financial flows and corruption. Currently, most countries have committed to curbing the use of such entities by establishing platforms for disclosing information about the individuals who ultimately own, control or benefit from them.
Civic Education Program Guidance
Civic education is the bedrock of a thriving democracy–it empowers citizens to engage, participate, and hold institutions accountable. In an era of rapid change and growing challenges to democratic governance, it is more critical than ever that civic education programs are designed using evidence-based methodologies and best practices to maximize impact and inclusivity, and address evolving challenges and opportunities in democratic governance.
Generative Artificial Intelligence and Electoral Integrity
Credible elections are underpinned by transparency, accountability and trust. However, anti-democratic actors are increasingly engaging in information manipulation to obfuscate credible sources for information surrounding elections, tilt the playing field for unfair advantage, and erode confidence in electoral institutions and safeguards.
