Election Obligations & Standards Database

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"Proportional systems produce results more representative of different opinions, including those of national minorities."

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OSCE (ODIHR): Handbook On Observing and Promoting the Participation of National Minorities in Electoral Processes, p. 41

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Handbook On Observing and Promoting the Participation of National Minorities in Electoral Processes

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Electoral system design should take into account the needs and facilitate participation and representation of vulnerable groups, including of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.