At Pasewan, we are dedicated to advancing democracy through meticulous research, comprehensive training, and vigilant monitoring of electoral processes at local, regional, and national levels.
Central to the democratic system is elections; if democracy is the rule by consent, elections are the vehicle to make it so – they are synonymous with each other. Elections are a checks-and-bounds balancing system, enabling the people of a nation to uproot their government if dissatisfied with it. Without elections, the definition of a democracy is mute.
Pasewan, therefore, takes great care in undertaking local field research and analysis of electoral data.
Governmental responsiveness comes from the efficiency and trustworthiness of elections. It advances the power structures consider the people because they decide who governs in office – holding the representatives in check.
But to achieve this belief in the system, accurate counting of voting results, acceptance of electoral laws, and a fairly-weighted voting system are paramount in achieving a bright future of the Kurdistan Region and Iraq.
During the 2021 general elections in Iraq, Pasewan, in collaborations with Konrad Adenauer Foundation played a crucial role. We trained 951 female parliamentary candidates and their staff, achieving a more nuanced perspective and an improved representation of the people.
We strive to ensure free, fair, and transparent elections by conducting rigorous research on electoral systems, providing specialised training to election observers and officials, and meticulously monitoring electoral activities to uphold democratic principles.
- We conduct in-depth analysis of electoral systems, voter demographics, and electoral laws to identify areas for improvement and inform evidence-based policy recommendations.
- We offer specialised training programmes for election observers, poll workers, and electoral management bodies to enhance their capacity to conduct elections impartially and efficiently.
- Our dedicated teams monitor electoral processes closely, observing pre-election activities, voting procedures, and post-election developments to detect irregularities and ensure electoral integrity.
- We advocate for electoral reforms and best practices to promote transparency, inclusivity, and accountability in electoral processes.
Join us and be a part of our mission to safeguard democracy and uphold the fundamental right to free and fair elections for all.