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FEFA strongly believes in democracy though peoples’ participation. FEFA is committed to: • Work on the basis of internal democracy and make decisions by consensus; • Empower the role of youth and women; • Believe in diversity as strength; • Non partisanship and neutrality; • Transparency and accountability in its activities • Encouragement of participation of a wide spectrum of citizens and organizations in its activities; and • Promotion of voluntarism and internal funding sources. |
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.
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]