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Redefining Boundaries
The integrity of an election is dependent on a range of factors, including the quality and credibility of the election administration. However, decisions made long before Election Day can also have a huge impact on the outcome of the vote. A salient example is the process of drawing boundaries for electoral units (e.g., districts, states and precincts).
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Interview/Speech/Testimony
Defying Expectations in the Dominican Republic
Maria Luisa Charles overcame adversity to reach her professional goals. Learn how an IFES training sharpened her communications progress.
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Interview/Speech/Testimony
IFES Alumna Focuses on Vulnerable Populations
Angie Peltzer discusses the exploitation of vulnerable populations and her work to help prevent child labor.
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Remembering Yusdiana, A Passionate Disability Rights Advocate
Yusdiana, IFES’ and Indonesia Disabled People's Association's Senior Disability Rights Adviser, used her experience, intelligence and optimism to advance the inclusion of persons with disabilities in Southeast Asia’s political process. She passed away from surgery complications on December 28, 2013. This photo gallery captures her advocacy efforts and humanitarian spirit.
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Referendum in Egypt: January 2014 Constitutional Referendum
On January 14-15, 2014, Egypt will hold a constitutional referendum marking the first major step in the nation’s most recent political roadmap outlined by interim President Adly Mansour following the removal of President Mohamed Morsi from power in July 2013. Referendum in Egypt: January 2014 Constitutional Referendum answers asked questions on the poll.
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IFES Trains New Tunisia Court of Accounts Judges on Political Finance
In partnership with the Tunisia Court of Accounts, IFES recently trained 20 junior judges – some of whom will control the funding of future elections – on political finance. The three-day interactive training took place in Tunis, from November 27 to December 2, tackling political finance and its management.
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IFES Remembers Indonesian Disability Rights Leader Yusdiana
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is deeply saddened by the passing of Senior Disability Rights Adviser Yusdiana (“Diana”) of Indonesia. She died of complications after surgery in Jakarta on December 28. Our sincerest thoughts are with her family and the disability community.
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Equal Rights, Equal Access
Ensuring all citizens have access to the electoral process is a cornerstone of a vibrant democracy.IFES works around the world to secure and protect the electoral rights of persons with disabilities. This short video features a sample of those who have been impacted by IFES’ programming in electoral access.
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Voters with Disabilities Beat Barriers
For many around the world, casting a ballot is taken for granted. However, when elections are inaccessible, citizens with disabilities might be left out. To increase voting accessibility for persons with disabilities – awareness-raising, advocacy and training are key. IFES strives to remove barriers that prohibit the full participation of persons with disabilities as voters and candidates in elections. These photos capture the involvement of persons with disabilities throughout the electoral cycle.
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Interview/Speech/Testimony
Inspiring Youth to Take a Seat at the Table: A Q&A with Judith Lobos
Judith Lobos, who recently worked with IFES in Honduras, shares lessons learned from over 20 years of experience in engaging youth in the political process.