WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE

By Human Rights Watch and Youth Empowerment Foundation Of Nigeria.

The right to vote is often seen as a staple of democracy.

Voting, as the act of collectively expressing opinions or decisions, allows citizens to have a voice in their government.

Voting is important because, it is a right and a cornerstone of the democratic system.

Generations of individuals have fought, marched, and protested for this basic right.

Still, millions of people around the world are excluded from voting or lack access to the right to vote due to factors such as unfair election processes, poverty, illiteracy, and intimidation.

Through their ballots, voters gain representation in policies and issues.

Citizens can choose politicians who champion the ideas they care about.

Voting does matter, and every vote counts.

Some people feel that their own, singular vote could not make a difference in an election.

While a single vote may not decide an entire election, collectively these votes can have a major impact.

Voting is a right that many generations have fought hard for.

Today, millions of people around the world do not have access to this right.

Voting allows citizens to have their beliefs and issues represented in government.

Every vote matters in deciding the outcome of an election.

A small voter margin can be the difference between a candidate winning or losing.

Voting is an essential form of collective political participation and is considered a staple of democracy.