OSCE Mission to Montenegro and Association of Youth with Disabilities discuss prospects for co-operation

Darko Brajović, National Programme Officer in the OSCE Mission to Montenegro, met on 6 February 2020 with Executive Director of the Association of Youth with Disabilities Marina Vujačić. They discussed ways to ensure that persons with disabilities can participate in electoral processes in Montenegro.

Vujačić spoke about barriers that limit or prevent persons with disabilities from participating in political life and voting in elections.

During the meeting, Vujačić and Brajović considered prospects for co-operation, the importance of the secrecy of vote and ensuring that polling stations are accessible to  persons with disabilities.

Brajović encouraged the Association of Youth with Disabilities to work with the Mission, the State Election Commission and the Municipal Election Commissions to raise awareness of the importance of accessibility to all polling stations.

“The OSCE is committed to promoting the rights of people with disabilities and strives to help in removing barriers that hamper their full participation as voters and candidates,” said Brajović.