A Goat for a Vote

51 ^min

The Netherlands

Children's rights The citizen and the state Philosophy of Human Rights Freedom of speech

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Employees of penitentiary system Government officials Institutions of the state penitentiary system of Ukraine Teachers Pupils Students Activists / NGOs Journalists

A Goat for a Vote

The recent elections in Kenya have left many of its citizens relieved. Although not free of suspicions of fraud, the 2013 elections went off in relative calm compared to the large-scale outbreaks of violence four years ago. At Majaoni Secondary School, the next generation of Kenyan voters learns about democracy. It is the annual school elections, and three students are competing for the prestigious position of school president. It is the endless enthusiasm and motivation of these three candidates that predicts a fierce election battle.

Director

Jeroen van Velzen

studied documentary directing at the Netherlands Film and Television Academy. His first feature documentary, Wavumba, was shown all over the world and won several prizes, including the award for Best New Director at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Lively, good for discussion, hopeful. Because if these people think about the principles of democracy now, in adult life they will be able to make a conscious choice based on human rights. It’s important for shaping political awareness among teenagers who are going to participate in elections themselves in just a few years.

Larysa,

visitor of the Docudays UA film club at the First Kryvyi Rih Local Centre for Free Secondary Legal Aid

A Goat for a Vote

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