Overview
On 7 September 2025, Advancing Civil Society - GLOCA implemented a two-day intensive physical training program in Idleb for members of the subcommittees of the People’s Assembly elections, in cooperation with the Stability Support Unit (S.S.U). The training was delivered and facilitated by Youssef Kardosh, with the participation of 50 committee members.

Training Focus
The program focused on strengthening the legal, procedural, and operational capacities of subcommittee members to manage electoral processes effectively, transparently, and with integrity. It also supported participants in understanding their roles, responsibilities, and the practical steps required during the electoral process.

Key Themes

• Laws regulating elections and nomination procedures.

• The role, rights, and responsibilities of the electoral body.

• Efficient and impartial management of the electoral process.

• Promoting transparency and preventing electoral violations.

• Mechanisms for resolving simple disputes during elections.

• Practical simulations to strengthen field readiness.

Key Outputs
Participants improved their understanding of electoral procedures, legal requirements, and committee responsibilities. The training also enhanced their ability to communicate accurate information to voters, manage field challenges, apply unified procedures, and respond to simple electoral disputes fairly and effectively.

Impact
The training contributed to raising the preparedness and confidence of election subcommittee members in Idleb. It also reinforced the importance of practical training, legal knowledge, and continued technical follow-up to support a more organized, transparent, and accountable electoral process.

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