In the days and weeks after the election, observers monitor the tabulation process, electoral dispute resolution, and the publication of final results. Before, during, and after an election, the Center's findings are reported through public statements. In Georgetown, the capital of Guyana, a woman checks in at her polling station for the March 2, , elections. To support impartial, credible election observation, The Carter Center, in cooperation with the U.
Electoral Assistance Division and the National Democratic Institute, played a major role in drafting the Declaration of Principles for International Observation , which established professional guidelines for election observation. The declaration has been endorsed by more than 50 organizations, which now meet annually to discuss key challenges. The initiative equips local civic organizations with the knowledge and skills to implement social media monitoring activities, including by providing open-source technology for monitoring and developing customized machine-learning models to augment threat identification efforts, in collaboration with the Georgia Institute of Technology.
The digital threats team identifies social media activity that could suppress political participation, undermine confidence in the electoral process, or trigger hostility or violence during an electoral process.
The initiative also monitors online political advertising to promote transparency, accountability, and a level playing field in electoral processes, analyzing political advertising regulations, social media advertising policies, and political advertising data with the aim of offering concrete recommendations for reform by lawmakers and social media platforms. Baby in tow, a man in Tunisia's capital Tunis casts his ballot for parliamentary elections on Oct.
The Carter Center has played a leading role in building consensus on standards for democratic elections. In , the Center launched the Election Obligations and Standards Database , which consolidates more than sources of international law related to human rights and elections.
It is used by The Carter Center and other election observers to assess elections against international and regional laws and standards. As a companion to the database, The Carter Center also produced the Elections Obligations and Standards EOS Manual , which provides narrative descriptions and background, including an overview of the links between international obligations referenced in the database sources and specific issues that arise during various parts of the electoral process, as well as key assessment criteria.
The EOS Manual aids election observers, citizens, and researchers in understanding how important obligations such as the right to vote, freedom from discrimination, and freedom of assembly apply to each phase of the process.
ACE is an online community and knowledge repository that provides comprehensive information and customized advice to electoral management bodies, political parties, civil society organizations, and researchers. Over the course of four consultations, more than human rights and elections experts and representatives of states discussed the challenges facing democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in times of closing political space, and formulated clear recommendations for ways to work together to advance the common goal of genuine, democratic elections that express the will of the people.
At the final meeting, held at the Center in December , the Human Rights and Election Standards Plan of Action available in English , French , and Spanish was prepared to synthesize all of these recommendations. The plan of action includes a series of practical suggestions on how the elections and human rights communities can work together more closely, as well as a number of longer-term recommendations. Working at the national level in Zambia, The Carter Center seeks to engage civil society and government interlocutors to build bridges between the human rights and election communities to advance the implementation of participatory rights, with a special focus on the participation of women and youth.
Deb Haaland, one of the first two Native American women elected to the U. Congress, addresses a Carter Center conference on impediments to Native American voting. Photo: The Carter Center. What initiatives, partnerships and actions can bring about real change to make tech work for democracy and human rights? The two central pillars of the Tech for Democracy initiative, the Copenhagen Pledge, and Action Coalitions will be presented to guide and inspire action. Other initiatives and partners will present their visions and actions with the aim of inspiring further action and displaying how the Tech for Democracy initiative complements existing efforts.
She coordinates democracy policy and oversees the work of the democracy and human rights directorate. This final session will focus on what we need to do individually and collectively as the tech industry, civil society, multilateral organisations, and governments to make tech a tool for democracy and human rights, while also confronting any challenges that may arise. Learning from past mistakes, what do we need to do differently, and how? Jeppe Kofod, giving a short recap of the conference: What are the most important takeaways from the conference sessions; why the Tech for Democracy initiative matters; and hopes for the way forward.
The subsequent panel focuses on how to take action and committing to make tech work for, not against, democracy and human rights. Click to register Click to watch. This second day of the Days of Action will cover the themes: Digital awareness and education, digital capacity building for CSOs and activists, digital first aid kit and digital tools and grassroot mobilisation.
This third day of the Days of Action will cover the themes: Digital infrastructure serving public interest, internet shutdowns, digital divide, digital equity, accessibility, online violence, cyber feminism, access for all and cost of access.
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