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Doha Forum on Democracy, Development & Free Trade

13 Apr 2008 - 08:34
15 Apr 2008 - 08:34
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Please visit http://www.qatar-conferences.org/democracy2008/program.php to view a provisional schedule of events.

Location(s)

Doha
Qatar

Parties and Voters

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How do political parties in the region better build loyalty among young voters?

Find Your Voice: A Cross-Cultural Forum on Political Participation and Civic Activism

25 Apr 2008 - 09:00
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This two-day conference will be a multilingual dialogue on the necessity of youth mobilization in the political process and empowering emerging leaders in political parties and civil society. Bringing together Moroccan and American experts on media, political party participation, youth mobilization and citizen journalism, participants will engage the speakers in debate, hold small group discussions, and partake in youth mobilization workshops. The participants will also develop and ratify policy recommendations to be presented to government representatives. Topics will include: * Space for youth in political parties
* The role of civil society
* Media and democracy
* Youth mobilization through citizen journalism http://pomed.org/activities/conferences/morocco-app/

Location(s)

Rabat
Morocco

The Fifth Arab Reform Conference “Media, Democracy and Social Responsibility”

2 Mar 2008 - 12:00
4 Mar 2008 - 12:00
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The Arab Reform Forum is organizing the Fifth Arab Reform Conference in ِAlexanderia, Egypt: 2-4 March 2008 entitled “Media, Democracy and Social Responsibility”.
The Conference draws on BA efforts to raise awareness of limits of freedom of expression, the relationship between democracy and freedom of the press, and citizens’ rights. The Conference will shed light on the role of civil society and efforts made to create better conditions for future generations.
The Conference will address the following themes: are there limits to freedom of expression? (protecting individuals and protecting religious beliefs); the relation between democracy and freedom of press (complete freedom, bounded freedom and what is the scope of these limits?); citizenship rights, and community rights of minorities, disadvantaged and vulnerable groups within society; and development of media techniques, civil society participation, and democratic practices.

Location(s)

Alexanderia, IDR
Egypt

Citizen disillusionment in voting

7
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What are some solutions to resolve citizen disillusionment in voting, in order to increase voter turnout?

Handling The Media

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This toolkit provides organizations that do not have dedicated media liaison personnel- and even those that do-with tips, tools, and ideas on how to handle mediarelated 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.
For more information, click on the link below:
Author: 
Karen Hurt - CIVICUS Publication

Morocco Voter Education Poster 2007

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A colorful, two-sided poster for educating 14-18 year olds about the election process in Morocco.
Publish Date: 
15 July 2007
A local Moroccan organization (2007 Daba), an international NGO (National Democratic Institute) and an international publishing house (Scholastic, Inc.) collaborated to produce a colorful, two-sided poster for educating 14-18 year olds about the legislative election process in Morocco. Young people were included in the design of the materials, which were distributed at non-partisan voter education events and through a traveling caravan that circulated through Morocco prior to the September 7, 2007, elections. One side of the poster highlights the electoral process, from voter registration through campaigning and voting. The other side includes more information on political parties, how party platforms are developed and the voting process. In addition to educating young people as they witnessed the process so they are prepared when they are of voting age, they also took the posters home, where they could educate parents and older siblings to help promote voting.
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Final Report for the Fourth Assembly of the World Movement for Democracy

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The World Movement for Democracy’s Fourth Assembly Final Report, based on the proceedings of the Assembly, contains many of the recommendations and proposed initiatives that resulted from plenary sessions, panel discussions, and more than 50 workshops; excerpts from the address delivered by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other opening presentations; a summary of the Democracy Courage Tributes presentations; a list of the nearly 600 participants who attended; and other information.
Please click on the link below to read the report in its entirety.
Author: 
World Movement for Democracy

Kuwait - Youth workshop

15 Feb 2007 - 12:00
16 Feb 2007 - 12:00
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Kuwait - Youth workshop for organizational development and strategic planning in mid-February. Final date TBA.

Location(s)

Kuwait City
Kuwait