| Ahmad Nader Nadery |
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| Written by Administrator |
| Thursday, 04 June 2009 05:04 |
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Ahmad Nader Nadery Ahmad Nader Nadery is a Commissioner at the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission. He represented Afghan Civil Society at the UN peace talks for Afghanistan in the Bonn Conference 2001. Mr. Nadery works also as the Chairperson of Fair and Free Election Foundation of Afghanistan, he is a member of advisory board to Open Society Institute (OSI) Afghanistan programs. He has written extensively on politics and human rights in Afghanistan and is a member of Board of Editors of the Oxford Journal on Transitional Justice. He served as Spokesperson for the national grand assembly (Loya Jerga) in 2002. Prior to his appointment at the AIHRC he worked as country director for the international human rights law group (Global Rights). Mr. Nadery won several international awards and was recognized as an "Asian Hero" by Time Magazine in 2004. He was also a 21 Young Asia Leader's fellow with the Asia Society and is a member of it's international council . The World Economic Forum recognized Mr. Nadery as Young Global Leader (YGL) in 2008. He studied law and political sciences at the Kabul University and earned his masters degree on International Affairs from George Washington University.
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About FEFA
2009 Voter Regeistration observation
Message of the Chairman of Free and Fair Election Foundation of AfghanistanIn 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.
Voter Registration Process
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]
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...