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Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of Czechoslovakia’s 1990 Elections
In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of Czechoslovakia’s historic 1990 Elections, IFES and the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized a conference to discuss the development of electoral democracy in the Czech and Slovak republics and in the countries of the Eastern Partnership.
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Test Your Democracy IQ, Take Our Quiz!
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems' (IFES) vision is a world in which strong democratic institutions empower citizens to have a voice in the way they are governed. We apply our independent expertise to strengthen electoral systems and build local capacity to promote sustainable democracy.Take the quiz now!
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Engaging the Nation in Gender Equality: Haiti’s National Gender and Elections Strategy
After consultation with key national and international stakeholders, Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) has developed the country’s first national gender and elections strategy with support from the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES). This document is intended as a tool for the CEP to promote women’s participation in all stages of the electoral process and for all relevant stakeholders to coordinate their efforts regarding gender equality in elections in an effective manner.
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IFES Launches Revamped ElectionAccess.org
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is proud to announce that the newly renovated ElectionAccess.org website is now live. The site is the world's first and only free resource solely dedicated to the global political rights of persons with disabilities. It is a one-stop-shop for disability rights advocates and government officials to learn about election laws, best practices in inclusive political participation, and assistive devices.
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Ukraine Gender Assessment 2014
Despite the fact that Ukraine enacted progressive laws related to women compared to other post-Soviet countries, including on trafficking and domestic violence, its percentage of women in parliament has remained below 10 percent since independence, more than two decades ago.
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Local Solutions for Sustainable Civic Education at Georgian Universities
April 2015 marked the one-year anniversary of the formation of the Civic Education Lecturers Association (CELA) – a formal network of over 50 university-level civic educators who teach the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)-developed, semester-long and fully accredited civic education course, Democracy and Citizenship.
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2013 Joe C. Baxter Award Ceremony
IFES honors the life-long work and efforts of Dr. Jørgen Elklit with the 2013 Joe C. Baxter Award. The award recognizes the contribution of a professional whose skills, dedication and sacrifices to the field of election administration epitomizes the mission of IFES and embodies the spirit of former IFES Senior Advisor for Election Administration Joe C. Baxter.
The reception and ceremony for Dr. Elklit was held at IFES’ headquarters in Washington, D.C., on March 10, 2014. Members of the diplomatic community, U.S. Government, IFES’ Board of Directors and our partner organizations celebrated the achievements of Dr. Elklit.
The reception and ceremony for Dr. Elklit was held at IFES’ headquarters in Washington, D.C., on March 10, 2014. Members of the diplomatic community, U.S. Government, IFES’ Board of Directors and our partner organizations celebrated the achievements of Dr. Elklit.
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Democratic Republic of Congo Elections
Democratic Republic of Congo Elections
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Securing the Vote
While confidentiality and security are critical, elections can be vulnerable to security threats against participants, infrastructure, information and materials. Election security is more than just having police and security officials present around polling stations, it also entails the implementation of security measures during all phases of the electoral process. This gallery depicts different actions taken across the globe to safeguard elections.
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IFES Winter and Summer Democracy Camps Empower High-School Students in Kyrgyzstan
Since 2000, with the support of USAID, IFES has conducted over 20 Democracy Camps across Kyrgyzstan. Ninth- and tenth-grade participants learn democratic values, leadership skills, teamwork, their role as citizens, and how to advocate for change in their society. In 2009, over 2,600 students applied to take part in the camps. The goal of this project is to build civic mindedness and engagement among the young generation, and to instill in them a belief in their capacity as individuals to improve their country and communities. This is a necessary step in building a more democratic culture in Kyrgyzstan.