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"Consensus exists that certain criteria to limit who has the right to vote are unacceptable. Based on Article 2 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and other international human rights instruments, the following criteria cannot be employed to restrict who in a society has the right to vote: Race, Color, Sex, Language, Religion, Political or Other Opinion, National or social origin, or Ownership of property. Similarly, there is agreement that the right to vote cannot be refused to an individual because he or she is illiterate or lacks financial resources. In addition, based on international standards and practices the right to vote should not be denied based on a person's physical disabilities or sexual orientation."
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NDI: Building Confidence in the Voter Registration Process: An NDI Monitoring Guide for Political Parties and Civic Organizations, p. 7Download Document
Building Confidence in the Voter Registration Process: An NDI Monitoring Guide for Political Parties and Civic Organizations
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- With respect to candidates for office, there should be no restrictions on candidates based on sex.
- With respect to candidates for office, there should be no restrictions on candidates for reasons such as religion.
- With respect to candidates for office, there should be no restrictions on candidates for reasons such as ethnic origin.
- With respect to candidates for office, there should be no restrictions on candidates for reasons such as political opinion or affiliation (past and present).
- With respect to candidates for office, there should be no restrictions on candidacy based on any form of disability.
- With respect to candidates for office, there should be no restrictions on candidates for reasons such as sexual orientation.
- Registration must not be restricted among potential voters based on political opinion, affiliation (past or present), or membership in a political party.
- Registration must not be restricted among potential voters based on property ownership.
- Registration must not be restricted among potential voters based on economic circumstances.