11101. Guide to Electoral Dispute Resolution
- Publication Date:
- 01-2010
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- The Carter Center
- Abstract:
- Electoral rights are based on fundamental human rights, namely the civil and political freedoms of opinion, expression, association, and peaceful assembly that are solidly established on a global and regional basis under numerous international conventions. The right to enjoy free and fair elections also derives from the right to participate in governance, both directly and through representatives, which is also established through these instruments. Finally, the treaties also require protection of electoral as well as other human rights through an effective system of appeal.
- Topic:
- Conflict Resolution, Conflict Prevention, Civil Society, Democratization, Development, and Treaties and Agreements