Democratic Republic of Congo

Population Statistics

79,375,136

Total Population

11,906,270

Population with a disability

according to World Health Organization’s 15% estimate

Election Dates

30 September 2015

Ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Congo (2005, last amended 2011)

Updated: June 2015
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Law No. 06/006 for the Organization of Presidential, Legislative, Provincial, Urban, Municipal and Local Elections ...

Updated: June 2015
   
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Voting Day

Voting Day

Updated: December 2014
This illustration demonstrates that voters must have a voter identification card to enter the polling station and vote on election day in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Using the Voter Card

Using the Voter Card

Updated: December 2014
A series of public service announcements from the Democratic Republic of the Congo includes illustrations of people from many different backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, older people, and women.
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How Voters are Represented

How Voters are Represented

Updated: December 2014
A series of public service announcements from the Democratic Republic of the Congo includes an explanation of how votes at national elections are translated into indirect votes for senators and ...
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The Voting Process

The Voting Process

Updated: December 2014
This poster illustrates the process of mobilizing citizens to rally for positive change in society, demonstrating a key facet of political engagement.
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How Local Votes are Represented

How Local Votes are Represented

Updated: December 2014
A series of public service announcements from the Democratic Republic of the Congo includes an illustration of how direct votes are translated into indirect votes at the local level. 
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