Global program
Supporting democratic elections and strengthening participatory democracy worldwide, consistent with human rights.
The Election Observation Program works globally to support democratic elections and strengthen participatory democracy, consistent with human rights. The overarching objective is to enhance democratic governance and increase effective political participation for all — especially groups that have been historically disadvantaged or face political, cultural, or socioeconomic barriers: women, racial and ethnic minorities, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, youth, and the elderly.
In 2022, representatives of the agency took part as international observers in elections and referenda in Slovenia, Serbia and Kenya, as well as in the USA during the Congress elections (November 8, 2022). West Support staff participating in election monitoring were trained as international observers and received OSCE/ODIHR certificates.
The profile below is the general one we work from. Requirements for any individual mission are set by the organisation in charge of that observation, so they vary between missions and change over time — treat this as indicative and ask us to confirm what a current mission needs.
Pre-selection is made from files received following calls for applications. West Support proceeds in a collegial manner, based on criteria requested by the organization in charge of observation. Shortlists respect, as far as possible, the principles of parity, generational balance, and professional diversity, making room for rotation and renewal of observers.
To apply for a long-term observer position, you must have completed several missions as a short-term observer. Due to the large number of applications, only shortlisted candidates are contacted.
The criteria on this page are the general profile. The specific requirements for any given mission are set by the organisation in charge of that observation, so they differ from mission to mission and change over time. Register your interest with the form on this page, or write to [email protected], and we will tell you what the current mission actually asks for.
No. Registering records your interest and is a prerequisite for any application; candidates are then pre-selected per mission from the applications received. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates are contacted.
Yes. Write to [email protected] or use the contact form at /contact — you do not need to complete the observer registration first.
Current and past observation missions are listed at /events. Missions still ahead of us accept an RSVP directly on their own page; if nothing is listed, write to [email protected] and we will tell you what is being planned.
In the bustling heart of Tbilisi, thousands gather in defiance. Waves of protesters, clutching Georgian and EU flags, voice their discontent against what they see as a dangerous pivot in their nation’s trajectory—a move away from democratic values and closer to the influence of Moscow. Recent develo
In a powerful display of unity and defiance, Venezuelans across the globe took to the streets on Saturday, August 17, 2024, responding to a call from their political opposition to protest the disputed results of last month’s presidential election. Demonstrations erupted in cities such as Tokyo, Sydn
In a region often overlooked in global strategic calculations, North Africa stands at a pivotal juncture with a slew of elections slated for 2024. As Mauritania, Tunisia, Algeria, and potentially Libya prepare for presidential contests, the United States faces a critical opportunity to reassess and
