Paraguay

Population Statistics

6,783,272

Total Population

1,017,491

Population with a disability

according to World Health Organization’s 15% estimate

Election Dates

03 September 2008

Ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Tactile Ballot Guide

Tactile Ballot Guide

Updated: May 2016

A tactile ballot guide used in municipal elections in Paraguay offered voters who are blind or low vision the option of using braille and voting independently.

Voting Process

Voting Process

Updated: May 2016

To support voters during the municipal elections in November 2015, Paraguay's Supreme Tribual of Electoral Justice produced and distributed posters with large photos and clear instructions to assist all voters, including ...

Guide for Polling Volunteers

Guide for Polling Volunteers

Updated: May 2016

To support poll workers on Election Day in November 2015, the Supreme Tribunal for Electoral Justice provided workers with a brochure that described essential information on how to support voters ...

Learning about Assistive Voting Devices

Learning about Assistive Voting Devices

Updated: May 2016

For municipal elections held in Paraguay in November 2015, polling places were given a poster that described the different accessibility resources available for persons with disabilities. It included a magnifying ...

Pencil Grip

Pencil Grip

Updated: May 2016

For municipal elections held in November 2015, the Supreme Tribual for Electoral Justice of Paraguay provided voters with pencil grips upon request, to make it easier to mark the ballot.

Magnifying glass

Magnifying glass

Updated: May 2016

For municipal elections held in November 2015, the Supreme Tribual for Electoral Justice of Paraguay provided voters with magnifying glasses upon request.