The Nuanua o le Alofa is partnering with the Office of the Electoral Commissioner to ensure that eligible voters with disabilities are registered in preparation for the 2016 general election.
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This was done on Monday at the Tu’utu’uileloloto Hall Mulivai, where persons with disabilities in Upolu registered. It was the first time that such an initiative had been implemented.
The initiative was born out of the fewer persons with disabilities who are registering and contributing to democracy because of inaccessible registration venues and the lack of awareness about the significance of the right to register and vote.
From Nuanua o le Alofa’s point of view, the organisation is always striving to advocate and support processes where persons with disabilities exercise their equal rights with other citizens.
The organisation is delighted with the opportunity to partner with the office of the Electoral Commissioner.
Communication and Information officer for Nuanua o le Alofa, Luisa Saupo, is encouraging members with disabilities who may have reservations about registration because of their disabilities.
“No matter what sort of disability we have, we are all eligible to register, and we have the right to make our voice be heard in democratic processes when we reach the eligible age for voting,” says Luisa.
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