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Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Today, the annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities, is an opportunity to commemorate the human rights of persons with disabilities. For more than 15 years, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) has worked to support the political rights of men and women with disabilities, recognizing that that all people - with and without disabilities – should have an equal opportunity to contribute their voice within the political life of their communities.
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Photo Gallery: IFES 2015 Photography Contest Winner and Finalists
An image of two Fulani women patiently queueing to register to vote in Nigeria’s 2015 historic elections received top honors in the International Foundation for Electoral Systems’ (IFES) 2015 Photography Contest.
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IFES Announces Winner of 2015 Photography Contest
An image of two Fulani women patiently queueing to register to vote in Nigeria’s 2015 historic elections received top honors in the International Foundation for Electoral Systems’ (IFES) 2015 Photography Contest.
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Learn More About ElectionAccess.org's Accessibility Features
This two-minute video describes different accessibility features available on ElectionAccess.org, such as the ability to adjust text size, change background colors and activate BrowseAloud, a text-to-speech program.
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Encouraging Women to Vote in Côte d'Ivoire
On October 16, 2015, N'Gboado, a local civil society organization partnering with the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), created and performed a theater play in Yopougon, a commune of Abidjan where post-election violence broke out in 2010.
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Increasing Women and Girls’ Leadership during Political Transition
On October 1, 2015, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18) and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) hosted “Increasing Women and Girls’ Leadership during Political Transition,” a “Women, Peace and Security” breakfast briefing focusing on challenges and opportunities for women and girls’ political engagement after conflict.
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Assessing Nigeria’s Historic 2015 Elections
On October 1, 2015, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) hosted “Assessing Nigeria’s Historic 2015 Elections” on Capitol Hill, a discussion of Nigeria’s recent general elections and presentation of IFES’ post-election public opinion survey, featuring the former Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega.
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Q&A with U.S. Congressman Langevin
In 2000, U.S. Congressman Jim Langevin (D-R.I.) was the first quadriplegic elected to serve in the United States House of Representatives. During his tenure, he has been recognized as a national leader on security, healthcare and cybersecurity, as well as being a strong advocate for inclusion and independence for persons with disabilities.
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CEPPS Partners Congratulate Gayle Smith on her Confirmation as USAID Administrator
“The International Republican Institute (IRI), the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) – development partners in the Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening (CEPPS) – congratulate Gayle Smith on her confirmation by the United States Senate as Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
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Women Against Violence in Elections in Bangladesh
The pervasive culture of political violence in Bangladesh has unique impacts on women, where intimidation, harassment, and sometimes physical violence can inhibit women’s electoral and political participation. To address this issue, women themselves have a critical role to play in promoting peaceful and gender-inclusive elections.