5. Calls upon Sierra Leone's electoral institutions, in particular the Nation...

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
General Women, Peace and Security
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Security Council Agenda Geographical Topic: 
Sierra Leone
Extract: 

5. Calls upon Sierra Leone's electoral institutions, in particular the National Electoral Commission and the Political Parties Registration Commission to ensure that the preparations and conduct of the elections proceed in a peaceful, inclusive and credible manner, including through the full participation of women both as voters and as candidates, strengthen voter information and education, promote dialogue to resolve conflicts as well as political tolerance and non-violence; urges the Independent Media Commission to ensure compliance with the Media Code of Practice, and emphasizes the need for media practitioners to remain committed to providing professional, independent, and factual coverage and to promoting public education and dialogue during the electoral period;