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| Abbreviation | FAFEN |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2006 |
| Type | Nonprofit organization |
| Headquarters | Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Hameedullah Khan Kakar | |
| Website | fafen |
Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) is the first-ever network of civil society networks in Pakistan dedicated to strengthening democracy through methodically-enacted observation and oversight of electoral, parliamentary, and governance processes.[1] As many as 20 regional networks of over 500 tehsil-level civil society organizations are part of FAFEN, establishing its unmatched outreach to communities of people belonging to all classes, ethnicities, and religions across Pakistan. FAFEN’s work since its inception in 2006, has made it one of the most credible voices in the country for responsive, transparent, accountable, and efficient electoral, legislative, and local governance.So far, FAFEN has observed the General Elections in 2008, 2013 and 2018, Local Government Elections in 2015,[2][3][4] and Legislative Assembly Elections in Gilgit-Baltistan in 2009 and 2015,[5] with active support of its partner organizations as well as duly accreditation from the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). FAFEN has earned an excellent reputation among various stakeholders, including the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) and has been recognized as an authentic organization among political parties,[6] civil society organizations, international community, academia, and the media.[7][8][9] After the General Elections 2013 various political parties levelled multiple charges of rigging, on which the Supreme Court of Pakistan had formed a Judicial Commission to investigate the matter. FAFEN was the only civil society organization, which was summoned by the Supreme Court of Pakistan to share its election observation findings.[10]
- ^ "Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) is a non-profit NGO knowing a commitment to "Fair Elections, Open Parliament and Good Governance in Pakistan."". Free and Fair Election Network.
- ^ "Islamabad LG polls conclude peacefully". 30 November 2015.
- ^ "Fair elections: Irregularities reported in LG polls, says FAFEN". Express Tribune. 2 November 2015. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
- ^ "Local Government Election 2015 Observation Findings & Recommendations". 30 August 2016.
- ^ "FAFEN's Preliminary Observation Findings of GBLA Elections 2015". 10 June 2015.
- ^ "Promises made by Imran Khan in inaugural address as PM-elect | Pakistan". Geo.tv. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- ^ "Fafen expresses satisfaction over election process - Pakistan". Dawn.Com. 29 July 2018. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- ^ "FAFEN expresses satisfaction over election process". Nation.com.pk. 27 July 2018. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- ^ "Final report" (PDF). www.ndi.org. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- ^ "Press Release". www.supremecourt.gov.pk.
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