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The Stabilization Support Unit (SSU) – the Syrian Community Monitoring Network (RASED Syria) organized a dialogue session in Aleppo, moderated by Dr. Abdul Hamid Al-Awak, with the participation of members of the Syrian People's Assembly, legal experts, human rights advocates, and civil society activists.
Legal and Regulatory Framework for Electoral Campaigns
The session featured discussions on the legal and regulatory requirements governing electoral campaigns, focusing on safeguards that ensure fair competition among candidates and promote transparent electoral practices.
- Reviewing the legal framework governing electoral campaigns.
- Examining mechanisms that guarantee fair competition among candidates.
- Discussing campaign finance management and accountability measures.
- Promoting transparency and integrity throughout the electoral process.
The Role of Media in Electoral Integrity
Participants highlighted the important role of media in fostering a balanced electoral environment by ensuring equitable access to media platforms and strengthening voters’ right to receive accurate and objective information.
- Ensuring equal access to media platforms for all candidates.
- Supporting voters with accurate and objective information.
- Encouraging balanced and professional media coverage.
- Contributing to informed public participation in elections.
Strengthening Electoral Integrity
The dialogue further explored ways to enhance the integrity of the electoral process through oversight, disclosure mechanisms, and measures aimed at preventing practices that may undermine voters’ free choice or the fairness of electoral competition.
- Enhancing oversight and monitoring procedures.
- Promoting disclosure and transparency standards.
- Protecting voters from undue influence.
- Safeguarding the fairness of electoral competition.