Elections

ARWEO has been working in elections for the past 17 years and specializes in election monitoring and electoral reform, parliamentary oversight, opinion research, voter awareness advocacy, and media-related activities. ARWEO’s vision and mission include elections that work for democracy and is dedicated to promoting the democratic process in Afghanistan. Since its establishment, ARWEO has been one of the key parliamentary oversight bodies among Afghan civil society organizations, as well as an active domestic election observer organization with a significant presence, having observed the second round in the 2014 presidential election.

The organization is strengthening youth participation through the CCI-funded Women’s Political and Electoral Participation Project, which covers 3 regional areas including 12 remote districts, and the Strengthening Afghan Women’s Political Rights in Elections project, funded by the Canadian Embassy in 2 provinces. ARWEO has also established strong relationships and connections with members of parliament, provincial councils, relevant government agencies, relevant civil society organizations, and constituents through networking, individual and group meetings, holding several consultation workshops, conferences, and town halls at the national and local levels. These connections and networking can help ARWEO initiate future partnerships, effective programs, and advocacy efforts.