Engaging Deaf People in Politics

How an international organization encouraged Deaf people in Guinea, Georgia, and the Dominican Republic to participate in elections.

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Encouraging Deaf Communities to Participate in Political Processes

This article summarizes a presentation by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) about how they helped deaf people in Guinea, Georgia, and the Dominican Republic participate in their country’s elections. Deaf people can participate in elections as voters, candidates, observers, and poll workers.

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Best for: Deaf Leader, Development Professional, Policy Maker, Teacher
Topics: Capacity Building, Empowerment, Participation in Democratic Process
Countries: Dominican Republic, Georgia, Guinea

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