1. United Nations involvement in elections: an overview = 2
2. United Nations human rights standards regarding elections in general = 4
3. International criteria reviewed in detail = 6
4. Common elements of electoral laws and procedures = 15
Conclusion = 18
Annexes
1. International human rights standards relating to elections = 19
2. Draft general principles on freedom and non-discrimination in the matter of political rights = 21
3. Enhancing the effectiveness of the principle of periodic and genuine elections: framework for future efforts = 23
4. Relevant provisions of selected regional human rights instruments = 24
2. United Nations human rights standards regarding elections in general = 4
3. International criteria reviewed in detail = 6
4. Common elements of electoral laws and procedures = 15
Conclusion = 18
Annexes
1. International human rights standards relating to elections = 19
2. Draft general principles on freedom and non-discrimination in the matter of political rights = 21
3. Enhancing the effectiveness of the principle of periodic and genuine elections: framework for future efforts = 23
4. Relevant provisions of selected regional human rights instruments = 24