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A Worthy Fight: Helping Increase Gender Equality in Papua New Guinea
Lauren Sauer, IFES Program Officer for Europe and Asia, spent International Women’s Day in Papua New Guinea, where IFES is implementing the Women Advocating for Voices in Government (WAVIG) program to increase the participation and representation of women in politics by building their capacity to influence decision makers and advocate for equality. She gives us the latest on the equality movement in PNG.
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Season of Change? Russia's Recent Elections and Their Effect on Democracy in Eurasia
On Thursday, March 22, IFES hosted an event on the recent Russian election cycle. Discussion focused on how the outcome of parliamentary and presidential elections, and the resulting public reaction inside Russia, are impacting the tenuous development of democracy in the country and what influence these factors may have on national elections taking place in neighboring countries this year.
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22 Years Since Violeta Chamorro: Women’s Political Participation in Latin America Today
Rafael Lopez-Pintor, former IFES Chief of Party in Nicaragua and special adviser on the electoral cycle, talks to us about recent developments in the path to increased female political participation in Latin America and tells us how it compares to Violeta Chamorro’s tenure as Nicaragua’s—and the Americas’—first female president back in 1990.
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At a Crossroads: Mexico's Pivotal Election
On July 1 Mexicans go to the polls to vote in what promises to be one of the most closely watched elections in the western hemisphere. Experts discuss the importance of these elections to Mexico, the United States and the region.
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Marking Political Progress in Zimbabwe
As Zimbabwe’s Unity Government marks its third anniversary, Staffan Darnolf, IFES Chief of Party in Zimbabwe, tells us where the government stands on fulfilling the agreement that brought it into existence, how well the constitution that is being written protects civil liberties, and when Zimbabwe might hold elections.
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IFES Elects New Members to Board of Directors
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) announced that its board of directors has elected two new members, effective March 6, 2012. The additions bring the total number of board members to 27.
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Women in Government: Raising Half is Raising All
In commemoration of International Women’s Day, Stephenie Foster, IFES gender consultant, talks to us about female political participation around the world and the many positive ramifications of having women in government.
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2012 IFES Photography Contest
IFES held its fourth-annual Photography Contest between January 5 and February 16, 2012. The contest seeks images that illustrate the ways individuals around the world demonstrate a sense of civic responsibility and call to action. This year's contest included more than 450 eligible entries in two categories, one open to the public and the other open to current and former IFES employees. This gallery features the images chosen as winners and finalists in each category.
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Press Release
IFES 2012 Photography Contest Winners Announced
The winner of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems’ (IFES) 2012 Photography Contest are announced.
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After Elections: Next Steps in Yemen's Transition
Yemen's February 21 presidential election resulted in the end of President Ali Abdullah Saleh's 32-year rule. While some questioned the purpose of a one-candidate election, many others hailed it as a crucial first step in Yemen's transitional process. As the country moves forward, a panel of experts discusses the next steps in Yemen’s political transition.