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EOS EOS

Election Obligations & Standards Database

Issue

States Authorities Responsible for Upholding Rights


Election Parts

  • Legal Framework

Criteria

  • All branches of the government are responsible for protecting human rights, including those responsible for administering election processes
Summaries
  • Necessary steps to give effect to human rights include education of the population and state officials in human rights.
  • All branches of the government and other public or governmental authorities are responsible for meeting the obligation to give effect to human rights.
  • States should ensure transparency in the management of public affairs.
  • States have a duty to protect the fundamental human rights of all within their jurisdiction.
EOS EOS

Election Obligations & Standards Database

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