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Competition!
We are pleased to announce an open competition for the positions of long-term observers of the elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh in 2021
Long-term observers are independent observers across the country who observe electoral processes before elections, on election day, and after elections. They monitor the activities of election commissions for the preparation and organization of elections in the country, registration of candidates, campaigning for candidates and informing voters, summing up the results of the voting in territorial election commissions, and consideration of complaints. They also participate in training and coordinating the work of STOs. 12.08.2021
How to intensify the participation of young people in decision-making was discussed in Bishkek at the Electoral Rights Fest discussion platform
Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh Dastan Bekeshev and Aisuluu Mamashova, Director of the General Cause Foundation Aida Suyundueva and Doctor of Law, Professor of the International University in Central Asia Andrey Ten spoke about their own experience of civic activism, human rights, suffrage, and gender equality. Aida Suyundueva noted the importance of youth participation in the electoral process. 11.08.2021
How to intensify the participation of young people in decision-making was discussed in Bishkek at the Electoral Rights Fest discussion platform
Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh Dastan Bekeshev and Aisuluu Mamashova, Director of the General Cause Foundation Aida Suyundueva and Doctor of Law, Professor of the International University in Central Asia Andrey Ten spoke about their own experience of civic activism, human rights, suffrage, and gender equality. Aida Suyundueva noted the importance of youth participation in the electoral process. 11.08.2021
Common cause Public Foundation congratulated observers
Today we celebrate the work of observers who distinguished themselves in the elections to city keneshes, which were held on April 11 and July 11, 2021. We hope that someday the work of independent observers will be recognised at the state level. After all, this is a constant, complex work, which sometimes, at first glance, is imperceptible. 06.08.2021
Voter turnout in Bishkek. Comparison of the April and July elections.
The Common Cause experts analyzed the CEC data and demonstrated visually how the voter turnout in the capital city changed in April and July (Map 1) by districts of Bishkek. The analysis thus showed a 21.89 percent decrease in the city’s voter turnout in July compared to April. 04.08.2021
PF "Common Cause": A Look at the Proposed Models of Conducting Elections of Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic
Amendments to the Constitutional Law "On elections of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic and deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic" are being discussed in the parliament of Kyrgyzstan. Earlier, the Public Foundation Common Cause analysed the proposed models for holding elections. The Foundation believes that each of the proposed electoral systems has its own advantages, with this implementation, each of them can lead to side effects and ambiguous results. We remind you of our analysis published earlier. 15.07.2021
"Common Cause": Preliminary Announcement on Independent Observation of the Repeated Elections of Deputies to the City Keneshes of Bishkek, Osh, Tokmok
The repeated elections were generally peaceful, with a low turnout, in accordance with the law, but some observers noted violations of voting day procedures, secrets of voting. During the pre-election period, there were cases of vote-buying, as in the previous elections. 12.07.2021
