Elections are more than casting ballots: they are a test of democratic institutions and stakeholder integrity.When stakeholders—electoral bodies, parties, media, civil society, voters—perform effectively, the process gains legitimacy.When they fail, trust erodes, participation drops, and social justice suffers.For the Orient Foundation for Social Justice and Civic Education, assessing stakeholder performance means checking whether the process […]

Elections are a cornerstone of democracy, providing citizens the power to choose their leaders peacefully.However, when violence disrupts this process, it threatens not only lives and property but also the legitimacy of governance itself. We believe that understanding the causes and consequences of electoral violence is essential to building safer, more inclusive democratic systems. What […]

Democracy flourishes when citizens trust that their voices are heard, their votes are counted, and their leaders are chosen through a fair process.One of the most effective ways to ensure this trust is through election observation.Observers play a crucial role in promoting transparency, accountability, and public confidence in electoral systems.At the Orient Foundation for Social […]