On the occasion of the International Day of Democracy, celebrated annually on September 15, the Electoral Council of the Fălești District Electoral Circumscription No. 17 launched a series of informational and civic education activities in the district.

On Monday, September 14, the president of the CECER Fălești No. 17, Alina Aliev, organized an informational and dialogue session at the Fălești District Library, aimed at strengthening electoral culture and promoting democratic values within the community.

Free elections and electoral rights - pillars of the rule of law

During the meeting with library staff, fundamental topics of the electoral framework in the Republic of Moldova were addressed:

The essence of democracy and the role of elections: The will of the people constitutes the basis of state power, expressed through free, periodic elections conducted by secret, universal, equal, and freely expressed vote, guaranteed by the Constitution and regulated by the Electoral Code.

Electoral rights and voting procedures: Participants analyzed the exercise of the active voting right from the age of 18, as well as the necessary identity documents and the methods of exercising the vote on election day.

Transparency and electoral bodies: The institutional structure of electoral bodies, their functioning, and the strict procedures for maintaining voter records were presented.

Combating disinformation and protecting the integrity of the vote

Particular attention was given to current challenges in the electoral field, especially the prevention and combating of disinformation. In accordance with the recommendations of electoral authorities, the importance of rigorously verifying information sources was explained. Participants were encouraged to consult only official pages and to avoid anonymous channels or screenshots lacking verifiable links to official documents. The free circulation of accurate information is an essential prerequisite for each voter to make informed decisions.

Public libraries - strategic partners in the national competition "Biblio-R.A.F.T. electoral"

A central point of the event was the detailed presentation of the 5th edition of the national competition "Biblio-R.A.F.T. electoral," organized by the Continuous Training Center in the Electoral Field (CICDE) from August 27 to November 3, 2026, with the support of the UNDP project "Strengthening Democratic Resilience in Moldova," funded by Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. It was emphasized that public libraries (village, communal, district, municipal, and national) can become local pillars of neutral information and electoral education. The competition encourages librarians to organize activities dedicated to voting, democracy, voters' rights, and combating misinformation.

"Democracy is learned," and community libraries represent ideal spaces for neutral information and civic dialogue. Through the partnership between electoral bodies and the Fălești District Library, we ensure that citizens receive safe and verified electoral information, directly contributing to the prevention of manipulation and the formation of active and responsible voters.

CECER Fălești No. 17 expresses its sincere gratitude to the employees of the Fălești District Library for their increased interest in electoral topics, as well as for their openness, involvement, and excellent collaboration in promoting democratic principles.

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