Recommendation NAM / EOM EOM / LTO Check if candidates / parties from minorities are free to campaign in the language of their choice, at rallies, printed materials and media broadcasts Check if minority candidates / parties are free to organise and hold rallies and political meetings without intimidation or undue interference Campaign Rights and Media Access NAM / EOM Check whether there are any stipulations relating to the nomination of parties and candidates, such as language provisions, which might serve to prevent participation of representatives from national minorities Nomination of Candidates and Political Parties EOM / LTO LTO Check voter registration figures for relevant constituencies and observe the administrative process for amending / updating voter lists Check if voter and civic education are targeted to meet the needs of the national minority, both in the language used and the communication mode NAM / EOM / LTO NAM / EOM / LTO Meeting with representatives of national minorities, political parties and governmental representatives to identify the key issues for national minorities in the country Check with national minority groups and relevant officials whether there are problems for the national minority relating to the securing of citizenship and/or voter registration Pre-NAM Assessment / NAM / EOM Responsibility Assessment of Constitution, Electoral Law and other relevant legislation to assess whether they adequately provide for basic human rights for national minorities Observation Technique Voter and Civic Education Voter Registration and Citizenship Legislative Framework Issue National Minority Issues and Observation Techniques Right of persons belonging to national minorities to take part in the conduct of public affairs, including through the right to vote and stand for office without discrimination Annex 1