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  • EU And OSCE To Support Democratic Elections In Armenia

    EU AND OSCE TO SUPPORT DEMOCRATIC ELECTIONS IN ARMENIA

    HETQ
    15:52, January 17, 2012

    The European Union and OSCE will support democratic general elections
    in Armenia in 2012 and 2013. The European Union and the OSCE have
    agreed on a joint project, worth 1,7 million Euro, to be financed by
    the European Union and implemented by the OSCE Office in Yerevan.

    A press conference on the project will be held at 10:00 on 19 January
    in the EU Delegation to Armenia, where the Head of EU Delegation
    to Armenia Traian Hristea and the Deputy Head of the OSCE Office in
    Yerevan Carel Hofstra will present and highlight details concerning
    their joint project.

    This initiative of the two international organizations re-confirms
    their desire to support Armenia in conducting elections in line with
    international standards. Being the first joint project related to
    elections in Armenia, the project aims to support all stakeholders
    involved in elections.

    The project foresees the achievement of the following outcomes:

    Skills among civil society are strengthened for professional
    domestic observation and reporting on electoral processes, including
    pre-electoral campaign, polling and complaints/appeals procedures.

    Human rights protection in the country is enhanced and promoted through
    strengthening the Human Rights Defender's Office (HRDO) and expanding
    its geographical outreach before, during and after the parliamentary
    and presidential elections in 2012 and 2013 respectively. By
    establishing regional offices the HRDO will become more accessible for
    the population from the regions and will contribute to the improvement
    of the protection of the human rights in the Republic of Armenia.

    Technical and professional capacities of election commissions are
    strengthened at all levels to carry out efficient and accountable
    administration of electoral processes.

    Technical and professional capacities of the Police to provide for
    accurate and accessible voter lists that are integrated with other
    relevant databases are improved.

    Technical capacities, knowledge and skills of police officers involved
    in organising rapid reaction to crime notifications, protecting public
    order and investigating pre-electoral violence are improved.

    Public awareness of electoral rights and procedures is raised among
    population, especially outside Yerevan.

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