The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, OHCHR
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 2011
This resource focuses on the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), a multilateral treaty adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1966. It commits its parties to work toward granting economic, social and cultural rights (ESCR) to individuals. The ICESCR includes labor rights and the right to health, education and an adequate standard of living.
For more information on The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, please visit the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) at http://www2.ohchr.org/english/law/cescr.htm.
The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), UN
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 2011
This file includes the full text of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), adopted in 1979 by the United Nations General Assembly. Described as an international bill of rights for women, the CEDAW consists of a preamble and 30 articles, defines what constitutes discrimination against women and sets an agenda for national action.
For more information on CEDAW, please visit the UN Women Watch website http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/cedaw/
The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), OHCHR
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 2011
This resource reviews the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), a multilateral treaty adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1966. The ICCPR commits its parties to respect the civil and political rights of individuals, including the right to life, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, electoral rights and rights to due process and a fair trial.
For more information on ICCPR, please visit the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) http://www2.ohchr.org/english/law/ccpr.htm
Arab Charter on Human Rights, League of Arab States
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2011
This resource focuses on the Arab Charter on Human Rights. The Charter was adopted by the Council of the League of Arab States in 1994 and affirms the principles in the United Nations Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenants on Human Rights and the Cairo Declaration on Human Rights in Islam.
For more information on the Arab Charter on Human Rights, please visit UNHCR at RefWorld http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/publisher,LAS,,,3ae6b38540,0.html.
Developing an Issue Matrix: The Art of Defining Yourself and Your Opponent
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2011
This presentation focuses on how candidates and parties should plan their message before undertaking an initiative or campaign. The Issue Matrix tool highlights four areas: how we define ourselves, how opponents define us, how opponents define themselves and how we define our opponents. Examples are provided.
Developing Political Party Messages
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2011
This presentation describes elements of a successful communications strategy, including themes, sub-messages and selecting the medium. It includes the Issue Matrix Tool for planning messages and gives examples and a group exercise.
Skills on Combating Money Laundering and Financing Terrorism (Presentation Two)
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 2011
This presentation was the second in a series of three workshops on combating money laundering and terrorist financing. It focuses on the required skills to monitor money laundering and terrorist financing operations. It also explains the role of Financial Information Unit and the mechanism for enhancing cooperation between the unit and anti-money laundering departments in banks and financial institutions.
International Standards for Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Presentation One)
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 2011
This presentation was the first in a series of three workshops on combating money laundering and terrorist financing. It gives definitions, describes international efforts and focuses on methodologies to assess potential risks. The presentation also offers tools to monitor and detect irregular or suspicious transactions, as well as methods of financial investigations and suspicious activity reports.
Financial Investigation Techniques (Presentation Three)
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 2011
This presentation was the third in a series of three workshops on combating money laundering and terrorist financing. It focuses on methods of financial investigations and suspicious activity reports. The presentation offers several detailed examples and tips related to the development of policies and methods to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.
Exercise for analyzing and studying the views influencing municipal elections
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 2010
This handout instructed students to create a visual representation of the important issues in an election, plan how to address them and organize resources.
Training Course for Women Candidates for the 2010 Municipal Elections
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 2010
This document provides background information on the need for increased women's participation in Lebanon and on the basic principles of democracy and local governance. It also includes training modules covering public service, leadership, communication and campaigning.
Incentives and Risks Involved with Candidacy in Municipal Elections
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 2010
This presentation discusses the importance of being properly motivated to be a candidate. It stresses that a candidate should be more influenced by internal factors than external ones, such as money and fame. It is based on Abraham Maslow's theory of self-actualization.
What Do People Want to Know About You? How to Define Yourself
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 2010
This presentation provides brief guidance on how to "define" a candidate's image in the media and how to craft a media message. It includes an exercise.
The Ten Necessary Steps for Candidates in Municipal Elections
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 2010
This presentation includes instructions on researching applicable laws, data from previous elections, voter preferences, and organizing and managing a campaign apparatus.
Media Freedom versus Media Regulation During the Election Campaign: The Role of Oversight Bodies in Balancing Interests
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
The presentation focuses on the function of media in the electoral process, including basic rights and best practices. Models and scope for regulation are discussed.
Women, Democracy and Human Rights
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 2010
This curriculum addresses the issue of human rights and democracy. It provides a historical summary of the development of human rights and the role of the United Nations in the development of women's rights.
Principles and Best Practices for Transparency of an Election Administration
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
This text is taken from a presentation that focuses on how transparency applies to an election process. Suggestions for election administration include providing public access to relevant documents and information, and communicating with stakeholders.
Supporting Local Governance in Yemen - Steps to Improving Relationships between Citizens and Government: Manual for Local Councilors, Civil Society Organizations and Citizens
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
This manual is specific to Yemen and improving the relationship between citizens and their government. It focuses on participatory local governance and public expenditure tracking surveys (PETS) and a six-step process, including a SWOT analysis and engaging stakeholders.
Get Out the Vote - Volunteer Materials List
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 2010
This resource provides a Get Out the Vote (GOTV) volunteer material list in Arabic.
Get Out the Vote - Job Descriptions for Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Workers
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
This guide provides job descriptions and structure for staff to work together on election day.
Get Out the Vote - Voter Identification Ideas
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
This resource suggests several ways to track the level of support of voters, including door-to-door, phone banking and Facebook.
Get Out the Vote - Tally Sheet
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 2010
This resource provides a Get Out the Vote (GOTV) tally sheet in Arabic.
Get Out the Vote - Timeline
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 2010
This timeline in Arabic describes details for a Get Out the Vote (GOTV) campaign.
Get Out the Vote - Calculating Vote Goals
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
This resource provides a six-step process for calculating vote goals.
Get Out the Vote - Counting Form
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 2010
This is an election counting form in Arabic.