RECOMMENDATION
(a) Ensure that the rights contained in article 25 of the Covenant, which lies at the core of democratic government based on the consent of the people (general comment No. 25 (1996) on the right to participate in public affairs, voting rights and the right of equal access to public service), are fully protected;
| Recommendation No: | ICCPR-25(a) |
|---|---|
| Recommendation Year: | 2012 |
| Recommendation Text: | (a) Ensure that the rights contained in article 25 of the Covenant, which lies at the core of democratic government based on the consent of the people (general comment No. 25 (1996) on the right to participate in public affairs, voting rights and the right of equal access to public service), are fully protected; |
| Convention/Treaty Body: | International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights |
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Related Human Rights Articles
ICCPR Article 25 - The right to participate in public affairs, to vote and to be elected and access to public service.
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Election Commission (EC)
Relevant Articles of the Constitution
26 - Unless otherwise provided in this Constitution, every citizen of the Maldives eighteen years of age or older has the right: (a) to vote in elections, and in public referendums, which shall be held by secret ballot; (b) to run for public office; (c) to take part in the conduct of public affairs, directly or through freely chosen representatives.
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Relevant Articles of other Human Rights Conventions
CEDAW Article 7 - Article 7
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in the political and public life of the country and, in particular, shall ensure to women, on equal terms with men, the right: (a) To vote in all elections and public referenda and to be eligible for election to all publicly elected bodies;
(b) To participate in the formulation of government policy and the implementation thereof and to hold public office and perform all public functions at all levels of government;
(c) To participate in non-governmental organizations and associations concerned with the public and political life of the country.
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