Today, August 7, the chairwoman of the Electoral Council of the Glodeni District Electoral Circumscription No. 19, Mariana Hanganu, participated online in the Launch Conference of the Capacity Building Program for Persons with Disabilities for Participation in the General Local Elections of 2027, organized by the INFONET Alliance.

The event brought together representatives of public authorities, electoral administration, civil society organizations, and individuals interested in promoting inclusive civic and political participation. The inaugural conference was titled "Motivation for Involvement in the Public and Political Life of Persons with Disabilities: Personal Leadership and Self-Confidence Development," and was moderated and supported by experts in the field of inclusion and public participation.

During the presentation, participants highlighted the need to overcome barriers and systemic inequities, promote a proactive attitude among persons with disabilities, and create the necessary conditions for full participation in public and political life.

The program launched by the INFONET Alliance aims to contribute to the strengthening of local democracy and the promotion of social inclusion, encouraging the transition from voter status to active participant and even candidate in electoral processes. In the upcoming period, thematic conferences and training sessions dedicated to the participation of persons with disabilities in public life, electoral processes, combating disinformation, political communication, and the exchange of good practices at the national and European levels will be organized weekly.

The participation of the chairwoman of the CECE Glodeni No. 19 in this event reaffirms the institution's commitment to promoting accessibility, equal opportunities, and inclusive participation in electoral processes, so that every citizen can fully exercise their electoral rights.

The program is implemented within the framework of the "Equal Access for All" campaign, organized by the INFONET Alliance, with the support of the project "Strengthening Democratic Resilience in Moldova," implemented by UNDP Moldova and funded by Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.

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