Libya

Public discussions about electoral accessibility support voting rights for Libyans with a disability.
In the foreground, there are three men in a polling station. To the left is a poll worker, holding out a secured ballot box. In the middle is a man using a wheelchair and casting his vote. Behind him is a companion observing the voter.
A voter casts his vote on election day in July 2012.
In the foreground there is a man standing. He is wearing a black suit and appears to be using a sign language. Nearby is a table with four men, all wearing suits. One man is wearing sunglasses. Behind them is a large sign with Arabic writing.
Panelists speak about the importance of electoral accessibility at a roundtable for disabled people’s organizations (DPOs) and electoral management officials, held in May 2013.
About 25 to 30 people are facing the camera in a semi-circle. The front row is sitting while the back row is standing. There are slightly more men than women. Most are dressed formally in suits. About three men appear to be using crutches or wheelchairs.
These panelists spoke about the need for and importance of electoral accessibility at a roundtable conference for disabled people’s organizations (DPOs) and electoral management officials.