Afghanistan

A Vote in Prose

May 15, 2013

Nasima, a writer from Afghanistan, uses her prose to inspire women to stand for their rights  and show the world why gender equality is critical.

Women's Empowerment, All Inclusion and Empowerment

IFES Debaters Go Global, Put Afghanistan Debate on the Map

April 17, 2013

Since IFES piloted Afghanistan’s first-ever university debate program in 2010, over 570 students have been trained in the British Parliamentary debate model across the country. As IFES implements its third year of academic debate, students are competing internationally. This accomplishment is due in part to an effort launched by eight IFES-trained students to facilitate overseas travel.

Youth Engagement, All Inclusion and Empowerment

Story of Fahima Hashemi: A Voice for Women in Guzara, Afghanistan

March 27, 2013

Fahima Hashemi participated in IFES’ six-month women’s advocacy program in 2011, where she built communication and advocacy skills; learned about good governance and accountability and gained insight on critical women’s rights issues. She is quickly becoming a leading voice of women’s rights advocacy in Guzara District of Herat Province in western Afghanistan.

Women's Empowerment, All Inclusion and Empowerment

Debating for Greater Equality in Afghanistan

February 20, 2013

On February 16, 12 students from IFES’ university debate club program in Afghanistan were featured in the third annual Afghan Great Debate Competition in honor of Black History Month at the United States Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Youth Engagement, All Inclusion and Empowerment

Promoting Credible Elections: IFES Uses Innovative Electoral Integrity Assessment Methodology in Afghanistan

February 01, 2013

As Afghanistan prepares for the 2014 presidential and 2015 National Assembly elections, the Afghan Independent Election Commission (IEC) is hoping to ensure that these next polls are not marred by the same issues that undercut previous elections. As part of that effort, the IEC invited the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) to provide assistance in assessing and managing fraud risks. 

Electoral Fraud and Malpractice, All Electoral Integrity and Transparency

Young Afghans: Debating Today, Offering Hope for Tomorrow

September 18, 2012

On August 30-31, 96 university students from all corners of Afghanistan arrived in Kabul with excitement and months of debate practice to participate in the 2012 National Debate Tournament.

Youth Engagement, All Inclusion and Empowerment

IFES Presents Advocacy Handbook to Afghan Women

July 18, 2012

To help men and women advocate effectively on behalf of women’s issues, the Handbook for Women’s Rights Advocates has been presented across Afghanistan.

Women's Empowerment, All Inclusion and Empowerment, Advocacy, All Citizen Participation

Building Integrity, Defining Fraud

May 30, 2012

Among the greatest challenges to electoral integrity are fraud and malpractice. On May 30, IFES hosted a panel featuring an academic, practitioners and legal experts in elections to expand on current definitions of electoral fraud and malpractice.

Building Integrity, Defining Fraud

May 30, 2012

Electoral fraud is arguably the most tangible, obvious threat to the integrity of an election, but the concept is not always well-articulated. IFES hosted a conversation about how electoral fraud is defined and how it differs from malpractice. Speakers shared their field experiences and highlight the impact of fraud and malpractice on recent elections in the United States, Afghanistan, Philippines and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Legal Framework, All Election Management

IFES Debate Club Prompts Global Exchange

May 25, 2012

IFES’ University Debate Club took part in two debates with students at Linfield College in Oregon through Skype. The aim was to exchange ideas with international counterparts, better acquainting each group with the other’s perspective.

Youth Engagement, All Inclusion and Empowerment