(e) Promotion of free and democratic elections

However, the democratic elections were held in a persistently unstable security environment.

That was because, among other things, the elections excluded Alassane Ouattara and former President Henri Bedie, leader of the Democratic Party of Côte d'Ivoire African Democratic Rally (PDCI RDA), from the presidential elections.

Its approach is democratic and accountable in providing for periodic elections and re elections at intervals to be determined by each region.

Those elections heralded a new dawn of optimism, and inspired confidence in our democratic transition.

Special report of the Secretary General on elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The holding of free and fair elections is vital to restoring democratic order in Côte d'Ivoire.

Those elections had familiarized Algerians with the political process, free debate and democratic values and had consolidated the irreversible nature of the democratic process in Algeria.

Freedom of movement and freedom of thought are indispensable to guarantee truly democratic elections accepted by all.

Those elections were an essential step in the Iraqi people's path towards stability and democratic self governance.

It continued to undermine any democratic reform by severely repressing opposition parties in view of upcoming elections.

It foresees a democratic method for selection to the new permanent seats through elections with secret balloting.

These elections showed further gains for the Independent Social Democratic Party (SNSD) and a further erosion of Serbian Democratic Party (SDS) pre eminence in Republika Srpska politics.

The free and fair elections that have characterized the past 12 years of democratic rule bear testimony to the new democratic path that we, as a country, are charting.

(f) To ensure that the forthcoming parliamentary elections will be held consistent with the commitments of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and other international standards for democratic elections

Noting that the People's Democratic Movement was elected to power in the Legislative Council elections held in March 1999,

You know, we just celebrated, this year, our general elections, the biggest exercise in democratic franchise in human history.

It argues that the guarantee of fair elections is an integral part of public order in a democratic society.

And I realized that, when I'd left the country, free and fair elections in a democratic environment were a dream.

We are now preparing for the 2007 presidential and parliamentary elections to consolidate further our gains in the democratic process.

In the parliamentary elections of 1994, the FRELIMO party got 129 seats, RENAMO 112 and the Democratic Union 9 seats.

Burundi had recently emerged from a protracted period of civil war, but recent elections had given the country democratic institutions.

These are essential prerequisites for holding the free and democratic elections that are planned for the end of this year.

From that point on, up until the elections in Burundi, ONUB provided resolute support to the electoral and democratic process.

The European Union underlines that free and fair elections are an indispensable step in the process of consolidating democratic institutions.

The European Union underlines that free and fair elections are an indispensable step in the process of consolidating democratic institutions.

The democratic process which started with the referendum on a new constitution in February 2005 continued with commune elections in April and legislative elections for the National Assembly and Senate, in June and July respectively, and was successfully completed by presidential elections on 26 August and colline elections on 23 September 2005.

Recognizing the need for strengthening democratic processes, electoral institutions and national capacity building, including the capacity to administer fair elections, increase citizen participation and provide civic education, in requesting countries in order to consolidate and regularize the achievements of previous elections and support subsequent elections,

Recognizing the need for strengthening democratic processes, electoral institutions and national capacity building, including the capacity to administer fair elections, increase citizen participation and provide civic education, in requesting countries in order to consolidate and regularize the achievements of previous elections and support subsequent elections,

Recognizing the need for strengthening democratic processes, electoral institutions and national capacity building, including the capacity to administer fair elections, increase citizen participation and provide civic education in requesting countries in order to consolidate and regularize the achievements of previous elections and support subsequent elections,

Both elections were expected to re energize multiparty democratic institutions, which were vital for the promotion and protection of human rights.

During the first multiparty elections in BIH in1990, women were marginalized which was a paradox in relation to the democratic process.

Elections should be seen as a milestone in the process of fundamental reform needed for the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The holding of elections and ensuring stable governance thereafter are now the key issues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Noting also the functioning of a democratic process in Montserrat and that general elections were held in the Territory in November 1996,

Noting that the People's Democratic Movement was elected to a third consecutive term in the Legislative Council elections held in March 2003,

The international community's investment in the organization of free elections open to all in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is unprecedented.

The leaders of the democratic revolutions in Eastern Europe quickly faded in the new environment. Democratic elections brought out new and savvier politicians, often from among those who were part of the old regime.

Recognizing the need for strengthening democratic processes, electoral institutions and national capacity building, including the capacity to administer fair elections, promote women's participation, increase citizen participation and provide civic education, in requesting countries in order to consolidate and regularize the achievements of previous elections and support subsequent elections,

The survey shows that 76 of women believe they can make a difference in democratic elections, and 72 of women are interested in politics.

A new wave of openness and democratization in which, since 2000, more than two thirds of African countries have had multi party democratic elections.

We believe that the successful completion of those elections has demonstrated the broad commitment of Afghan voters to a democratic future for their country.

A more democratic Iraq has become a more violent Iraq. Similarly, elections in Palestine did not persuade Hamas to turn its back on violence any more than elections in Lebanon dissuaded Hezbollah from initiating the current crisis in the Middle East.

Although the results suggested a solid Democratic majority in the Legislature, three Democratic senators split with their party after the elections and, together with the Independent Citizens' Movement and the non party affiliated senators, formed the Consensus Majority.11

And what's needed is a genuine transnational youth led movement that works to actively advocate for the democratic culture which is necessarily more than just elections.