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Dialogues on Democracy: Countering Hate Speech in Elections
In this edition of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems’ (IFES) “Dialogues on Democracy,” Editorial and Communications Manager Adam Gallagher speaks with Vasu Mohan, IFES’ regional director for the Asia-Pacific and technical lead for elections, conflict and security, about his IFES white paper, “Countering Hate Speech in Elections: Strategies for Electoral Management Bodies.” Mohan discusses what led him and Senior Elections Specialist Catherine Barnes to write this paper, how it’s been used in places like Indonesia and Fiji, what is distinct about hate speech in elections and how it is often used against women, and the role of the traditional media.
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Reporting on Elections Accurately and Impartially: Training for Journalists in Fiji
As Fiji prepares to hold its next general elections, strengthening the accuracy of election reporting and promoting informed electoral analyses is a critical priority. From February 20-22, 2018, at the invitation of the Fijian Election Office and the Media Industry Development Authority, IFES facilitated a workshop for journalists on importance of reporting on elections accurately and impartially throughout the election cycle.
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Countering Communal Incitement and Hate Speech in Indonesia
As Indonesia enters now a contentious election period consisting of regional elections in June 2018 and national elections in April 2019, it is important that election stakeholders are brought together to discuss and coordinate efforts to tackle these issues. On January 11, IFES held a roundtable on countering hate speech and community incitement in elections in Jakarta.
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She Leads: Empowering Female Candidates Ahead of Local Elections in Sri Lanka
Ahead of Sri Lanka's February 2018 local government election, IFES carried out a women’s leadership program, She Leads SL, that equipped 458 Sinhalese, Tamil and Muslim women with practical campaign skills including fundraising, networking and coalition building, campaign messaging, social media use, public speaking, and development of personal campaign action plans. As a result of the She Leads SL training, nearly 43 percent of alumnae participated as candidates in the 2018 local government elections, utilizing skills gained from the training to elevate their campaigns.
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IFES Celebrates International Women’s Day 2018
Over the last three decades, IFE) has supported citizens’ rights to participate in free and fair elections, and at the center of it all we prioritize inclusion of all voices and experiences to inform every effort. Our work to realize these rights recognizes that women’s participation in all aspects of political and electoral processes is essential for the success of democratic institutions and serves as the foundation for our approach to gender equality and women’s empowerment.
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CEPPS Partners Celebrate International Women's Day 2018
On Thursday, March 8, along with our CEPPS partners, we celebrate those who are working relentlessly to claim women’s rights and enable them to realize their voice, agency and action. International Women’s Day is an opportunity to transform the momentum for women’s rights, equality and justice into action. This year, the United Nations’ theme for International Women’s Day is: “Time is Now: Rural and urban activists transforming women’s lives.”
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Election Assistance Is Not Election Interference
IFES Vice President of Programs Michael Svetlik's piece, "Election assistance is not election interference," was published by The Hill on Friday, March 2.
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Survey Reveals Libyans Eager to Participate in Elections, Worried about their Country’s Situation
In 2017, IFES – with the support of USAID – conducted a nationwide household survey in Libya on citizens’ intentions to vote and engage in future electoral events in the Libyan transition. The survey findings are currently being used to identify priorities and enable IFES, the High National Elections Commission (HNEC), and other national and international stakeholders to more effectively increase public knowledge of, and engagement in, Libyan political and electoral processes.
February 28, 2018
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Open Government: A Vehicle for Transparency, Collaboration and Participation in Guatemala
To achieve more collaboration and participation between citizens and the government, Guatemala has committed to promote transparency, empower citizens, fight corruption and use technology to strengthen governance through the Open Government Partnership (OGP). The OGP provides an important opportunity for the Government of Guatemala, citizens, and civil society organizations to work in partnership.