Election Obligations & Standards Database

Issue

Access to Information and Electoral Management Body Documents

Election Parts

Election Management

Criteria

The state took steps to ensure de facto equality between men and women
The electoral management body provided citizens with access to information throughout the electoral process
The state proactively put government information of public interest, including electoral information, in the public domain

Summaries

Everyone has the right to seek and receive information.
States should proactively put in the public domain government information of public interest.
Collection and publication of gender-disaggregated information around electoral processes contributes to raising awareness and advancement of women's rights.