This publication also complements Deepening Democracy: a Strategy for Improving the Integrity of Elections Worldwide—the report of the Global Commission on Elections, Democracy and Security, which outlines a strategy to improve the integrity of elections worldwide. The Global Commission is a high-level panel chaired by former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan and its recommendations highlight the role regional organizations can play in improving the integrity of elections. In particular, the Global Commission recommends that regional organizations should determine and communicate clearly their ‘red lines’ in relation to electoral malpractice that, if violated, would trigger multilateral condemnation and sanction. The Global Commission also recommends that regional organizations should be more proactive and engaged throughout the electoral cycle and stand up for electoral integrity before elections actually take place.