Eye on the Ballot
With support from the International Republican Institute (IRI), Sensitise Uganda implements “Eye on the Ballot” project aimed at contributing to election integrity by empowering youth and women to observe the 2021 general and propose fundamental electoral reforms in Uganda.
According to the United Nations, election observation is a valuable tool for improving the quality of elections. Observers help build public confidence in the honesty of electoral processes. Observation can help promote and protect the civil and political rights of participants in elections. It can lead to the correction of errors or weak practices, even while an election process is still under way. It can deter manipulation and fraud, or expose such problems if they do occur. When observers can issue positive reports, it builds trust in the democratic process and enhances the legitimacy of the governments that emerge from elections. Election observation by domestic groups encourages civic involvement in the political process. Following elections, reports and recommendations by observer groups can lead to changes and improvements in national law and practice.
Aim of the project
Contributing to election integrity by empowering youth and women to observe the 2021 general and propose fundamental electoral reforms in Uganda.
Project objectives
- To observe the 2021 general elections and come up with key and fundamental electoral reforms aimed at advancing democracy in Uganda.
- To build capacity of youth and women as election observers and contribute to election integrity while safeguarding the neutrality of election findings.
- To contribute to preventing and mitigating electoral violence before, during and after general elections.
Target population and areas
The project mainly targets youth and women as election observers. The project is be implemented in the 10 districts of Kampala, Wakiso, Mbarara, Arua, Kitgum, Isingiro, Gulu, Mbale, Kasese and Mbarara.