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Q&A With Nayem Molla, a Young Leader and Disability Rights Advocate in Bangladesh
Nayem Molla is a youth promise fellow and master trainer in the Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) program. Read our Q&A with Nayem, who is taking a lead role in countering the spread of disinformation about COVID-19 in Bangladesh.
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Countering the COVID-19 Infodemic: Students in Bangladesh Lead the Charge
In Bangladesh, there are growing concerns that misinformation, disinformation and hate speech are fueling violence and spreading inaccurate and dangerous information about COVID-19. In response, IFES and a local partner are equipping youth with the knowledge and skills they need to build democracy and reduce conflict during the pandemic.
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COVID-19 Disrupts Elections Across Africa
Elections will likely have to continue to adapt to COVID-19 over the next two years. African election management bodies should put the health and safety of voters first while ensuring the integrity of elections that are transparent, inclusive and credible.
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Online Launch Meeting: Europe and Eurasia Regional Election Management Body Working Group on Social Media, Disinformation and Electoral Integrity
IFES looks forward to the virtual launch of a working group that will focus on tackling the challenges presented by social media and disinformation to electoral processes across Europe and Eurasia.
May 27, 2020
2:00 PM EDT
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Message from President and CEO Tony Banbury: New IFES COVID-19 Briefing Series
In order to develop a better understanding of this new context, I am pleased to announce that today we are launching the new IFES COVID-19 Briefing Series which tackles seven fundamental areas of concern for democracy and governance in the wake of the pandemic.
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IFES Advises the UK House of Commons on the Impact of COVID-19
On May 8, IFES submitted its first-ever written evidence to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in support of the House of Commons International Development Committee inquiry on the impact of the novel coronavirus.
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Discussion Series: Democratic Resilience in Europe
IFES Online Discussion Series: Regional Europe Office
May 4, 2023
9:00 AM EDT
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IFES COVID-19 Briefing Series: Safeguarding Health and Elections
How can elections be held safely during the COVID-19 pandemic and other public health crises?
May 11, 2020
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IFES President on Public Sector Leadership in Crisis
IFES President and CEO Anthony Branbury joined the Boston Consulting Group for an online Public Sector Leadership Roundtable on April 17, 2020. Their conversation focused on identifying critical factors in successful public sector responses to crises.
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Congress: A Robust International Response to COVID-19 Is Needed
As the U.S. Congress considers how to address the COVID-19 crisis, IFES is advocating for a robust international response. IFES joined with other InterAction members and partners in a letter to congressional leadership calling for at least $12 billion in foreign assistance, including critical support for democracies at risk around the globe.