Free and Fair Election Foundation of Afghanistan

Election Day Press Statement 20 August 2009

Friday, 21 August 2009 07:25

The following statement is based on two rounds of scheduled reporting by FEFA’s observers. It is also informed by multiple special incident and general outlook telephone briefs during voting hours. This statement is based on eyewitness reports by FEFA observers between 7:00 am and 6:00 deployed in all 34 provinces.

In any aspiring democracy, holding the second ever election presents a major challenge. By holding today’s elections, Afghans have proved heir commitment to developing a lasting democratic system. Amidst many challenges, this phase of the electoral process was an important step in Afghanistan’s progress towards building a civil and democratic government. The candidates and campaigns, the Independent Elections Commission (IEC), state security institutions, media, and many civil society organizations played key roles in shaping the environment in which many people could exercise their
political rights. more...

Campaign Violations Report (16 June‐ 16 July)

Wednesday, 29 July 2009 05:16

Summary
The electoral campaign process is an important opportunity for both candidates and
voters to exercise their rights. Candidates can promote their policies and use this
opportunity to receive support. At the same time, this phase is an opportunity for the voters
to identify their desired candidate. Therefore, the existence of procedures for establishing
equal opportunities for candidates in the electoral campaign and preventing violations is
very important. FEFA started its campaign‐observation mission on 16th June and this report
covers the violations reported to us in the period from 16th June to 16th July. more...

Concerns of the Free and fair Election Foundation of Afghanistan about the increasing violations in the campaign process

Wednesday, 29 July 2009 04:53
the increasing violations in the campaign process Free and fair Election Foundation of Afghanistan (FEFA) is observing the campaign period through monitoring election laws, peaceful process of campaign period and availability of equal opportunities for all candidates. FEFA observers also monitors peaceful and safe campaign environment for all candidates. more...

To the honorable Electoral Complaints Commission

Thursday, 11 June 2009 11:55
CC: Independent Elections Commission Fair and free Elections Foundation for Afghanistan considers the existence of a mechanism for tackling the complaints as one of the necessary conditions for ensuring transparent elections. Since the formation of the Electoral Complaints Commission, the Foundation has closely followed the efforts of the commission for preventing electoral violations. Appreciating the consistent efforts of the commission, FEFA still sees the need to highlight certain electoral violations that have not received the due attention from the commission.
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Observation Report of the Presidential and Provincial Council Candidate

Wednesday, 03 June 2009 15:03

Observation Report of the Presidential and Provincial Council Candidate Registration Process
An observation report (may 2009)
Introduction

The candidate registration process commenced, as announced by the IEC on the electoral calendar on the 18th of April 2009. The process consisted of two phases: the first phase was the provision of information to candidates. This phase took place from 18th April 2009 to 24th April 2009. Second phase was candidates’ registration, which was between 25th April 2009 and 8th May 2009. More...

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About FEFA

Key Values
Thursday, 11 February 2010 05:38
The following values emerged through a discussion on the following question: “Describe a time when you felt most proud, happy and excited to be... Read more...

Core Functions
Thursday, 04 June 2009 05:18
FEFA’s core function will be working on: 1. Advocating for better electoral laws and other legal and institutional frameworks 2. Stimulating... Read more...

Guiding principles and values
Thursday, 04 June 2009 05:16
FEFA strongly believes in democracy though peoples’ participation. FEFA is committed to: • Work on the basis of internal democracy and make... Read more...

Mission
Thursday, 04 June 2009 05:14
FEFA is a national, independent and impartial institution working to ensure that all democratic processes are implemented transparently through... Read more...

Vision
Thursday, 04 June 2009 05:12
A peaceful, democratic and well‐governed society where all citizens have equal rights and opportunities for participation. Working for a free and... Read more...

2009 Voter Regeistration observation

Message of the Chairman of Free and Fair Election Foundation of Afghanistan
In less than four months Afghans will go to polling stations to choose their future president for the second time and to ensure for the first time a transfer of power from one elected government to another. More...

Who is FEFA?

The Free and Fair Election Foundation of Afghanistan is an independent and impartial umbrella organization which has been established by a number of civil society organizations to:

Monitor elections to ensure that they are free and fair;
Promote democracy in the country;
Promote public participation in electoral affairs;
Help consolidate public trust and faith in democracy and elections.

The FEFA was registered with the Ministry of Justice on 12 June 2004 and began its practical work in the second half of August 2004. Its first observation experience was that of the presidential election of 9 October 2004 during which it observed the elections in 100 districts inside the country and outside of it (Pakistan). Its second experience was observing the National Assembly Elections during which FEFA covered 217 districts containing 65% of all polling centers.

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Voter Registration Process

6 October 2008 - 11 Jan 2009

Overview

FEFA is committed to ensuring free, fair and transparent electoral processes in Afghanistan, and believes that broad participation of civil society in such processes is of great importance in realizing the above values and strengthening democracy.[more]

13 حوت 1387 اعلامیه مطبوعاتی در مورد فرمان ریئس جمهوری اسلامی افغانستان مبنی بر برگزاری انتخابات [تفصیل]

FEFA's Recommendations on Election Complaint Mechanism

Focus on the main issue:
The existence of a board with an obvious mechanism in a democratic election is very
important. More...

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