Cameroon

Population Statistics

23,739,218

Total Population

3,560,883

Population with a disability

according to World Health Organization’s 15% estimate

Election Dates

01 October 2008

Signed the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Constitution of the Republic of Cameroon (1972, last amended 1996)

Updated: June 2015

Law Relating to the Electoral Code (2012)

Updated: June 2015

Law No. 2006/011 To set up Elections Cameroon (ELECAM) (2006)

Updated: June 2015

Persons with Disabilities: Potential Candidates and Electors

Persons with Disabilities: Potential Candidates and Electors

Updated: January 2016

This video was produced by the Election Commission of Cameroon (ELECAM) in advance of the October 2011 presidential elections. It highlights the work of disabled persons' organizations (DPOs) and international organizations to encourage and promote greater ...

Civic and Political Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Cameroon

Civic and Political Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Cameroon

Updated: January 2016

In advance of Cameroon's presidential elections in October 2011, this video was produced by the Election Commission of Cameroon (ELECAM) to provide citizens with disabilities with additional information on their right to political participation ...

Accessible Strategies for the October 09 2011 Presidential Election

Accessible Strategies for the October 09 2011 Presidential Election

Updated: January 2016

This video, produced by the Election Commission of Cameroon (ELECAM) in advance of the October 2011 presidential elections, announces and discusses the addition of pilot accessible polling centers throughout Cameroon for the election, ...