The Central Elections Commission (CEC) has recently received the International Electoral Award in recognition of its contribution in enhancing the role of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in political participation and elections. CEO, Hisham Kuhail, has received the Award on behalf of the CEC during the 11th International Electoral Affairs Symposium and International Electoral Awards ceremony held in Puerto Vallarta in Mexico during the period 13-14 November 2015.
Mr. Kuhail presented the Palestinian experience in voter education and a brief on the recently founded Arab Electoral Management Bodies (ArabEMBs) in his capacity as Executive Board Member.
It should be indicated that the International Electoral Affairs Symposium is organized annually by the International Center for Parliamentary Studies (CPS) with participation of Election Administrations from across the world. The meetings aim to address international electoral issues, share experience and select distinguished winning electoral projects and organizations to receive awards in recognition of their achievements in electoral affairs.
