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News related to the inclusion of persons with disabilities in elections and other political processes, such as research, technological advancements, and inclusive efforts for upcoming elections.
AGENDA Media Visit to TEMPO Magazine
November 27, 2015
On November 24, AGENDA representatives from JPPR and PPDI have a media visit to TEMPO Magazine, a leading Indonesian weekly magazine that covers news and politics, to discuss disability rights and the role of media. AGENDA representatives were welcomed and met with Chief Editor of National and Legal of TEMPO. In the meeting…
Indonesian Research Report Launching
November 26, 2015
On November 23, 2015, PPDI-AGENDA launched research report on political rights of persons with disabilities in 3 provinces (Aceh, DKI Jakarta, South Sulawesi) in Indonesia. Chairman of Indonesian EMB, Husni Kamil Manik, S.P opened the launching event. Title of the research report is 'Political Participation of Persons with Disabilities in Indonesia'. The research…
A Winner of Visionary Category at ‘Pilkada Serentak Apps Challenge Code for Vote 4.0’
November 18, 2015
On November 8th, 2015 ‘Website Pemilu Akses (Accessible Election Homepage)’ developed by Ridwan Sumantri was awarded as a Winner of Visionary Category at ‘Pilkada Serentak Apps Challenge Code for Vote 4.0’ organized by Indonesian Election Commission (KPU) with PERLUDEM at KPU’s office in Jakarta. The application is considered to have a specific vision…
AGENDA presentation at ASEAN Disability Forum Conference in Malaysia
October 27, 2015
Christian Donn, AGENDA Program Manager, presented promotion of accessible election in ASEAN at a plenary session of ASEAN Disability Forum Conference 2015, 20 October 2015 in Kuala Lumpur,, Malaysia. In the meeting Christian stressed that political participation of persons with disabilities particularly in election is very important because it will contribute in…
AGENDA meeting with KPU Commissioner on EMB Assessment Toools
October 26, 2015
AGENDA had a meeting with Commissioner Ferry Kurnia from the General Elections Commission of the Republic of Indonesia (KPU-RI) on Election Management Body Assessment Tools on Accessible Election on Tuesday, 20 October 2015. The tools is aiming to ensure accessible election for voters with disabilities at concurrent regional elections for 269 regions…
AGENDA presentation at the South Asia Regional Disability Rights Dialogue on Political Participation in Colombo, Sri Lanka
October 2, 2015
On October 2, AGENDA gave a presentation on its work at a panel discussion ‘Leadership – observers, candidate, poll workers & community leaders” at the South Asia Regional Disability Rights Dialogue on Political Participation in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The two day event brought together over 50 representatives from EMBs, DPOs and civil society…
AGENDA Media Training in Reporting on Accessible Election
September 8, 2015
On September 5 and 6, AGENDA conducted a workshop in Makassar, South Sulawesi and in Surabaya, East Java respectively on best practices on reporting on accessible elections and how DPOs better interact and deal with the media as well as to develop press release. Various medias whether it is print, audio/visual or online…
Cambodian AGENDA Partner CDPO Releases Research on Disability Inclusion in the Voter Registration Processes
August 18, 2015
AGENDA’s partner in Cambodia, the Cambodian Disabled People’s Organization (CDPO) has conducted research on disability inclusion in the voter registration process in Cambodia, with support from IFES Indonesia through the Australian Department for Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The research, which was undertaken over the past five months, identified specific and actionable…
Expert Lecture at the Fifth IDPP Annual Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
August 12, 2015
AGENDA Program Manager, Christian Donn provided an Expert Lecture on Media Guidelines for Reporting on Accessible Election in Expert Lecture Series at in Fifth IDPP Annual Meeting in Cyberjaya, Malaysia. Lecture on Media Guidelines is conducted on August 12th, 2015.
