SWAT: Democracy activists emphasized the importance of urging voters, election agents and candidates to actively engage in the forthcoming general elections and stressed the need for full participation to ensure the elections are free, fair, and peaceful. Senior Program Coordinator Humira, Program Coordinator Jamal Shah and Asad Madani Advocate conducted the awareness sessions and said this in a seminar aiming to raise awareness, voter participation, especially women participation and ensure free and fair elections, organized by CARAVAN in collaboration with Free and Fair Elections (FAFEN) in Swat Press Club. Candidates for national and provincial assemblies from Swat, civil society members and journalists participated in the event. Officials and members of Swat Press Club participated in the seminar, while political and social leader Shehzad Gujar participated on special invitation. Addressing the code of conduct for voters, election agents, political parties, and candidates, the speakers emphasized the significance of adhering to established laws and regulations.
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They highlighted the importance of ensuring the rights of all citizens for elections that are free and fair. The speakers emphasized the need for individuals to know their roles and responsibilities in empowering marginalized communities and promoting participation in the upcoming elections. They said that FAFEN has been working since the 2002 general elections to inform political parties, election candidates and election agents regarding the implementation of election rules and regulations. Adding that in order to make the general elections peaceful, transparent and fair, it is necessary to follow the rules and regulations issued by the Election Commission.
