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Violence Against Women in Elections
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) believes that violence against women in elections (VAWE) is a threat to the integrity of the electoral process and to the quality of democracy because it coercively excludes women from having a voice in the political life and governance of
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Women, Peace and Security
Given the breadth of conflict, peacebuilding efforts and political transitions occurring all over the world, the landmark United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security plays a large role in the International Foundation for Electoral Systems’ (IFES) work.
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"She Leads" Women's Leadership Program
Strong and inclusive democratic processes are critical to all aspects of a country’s development, from improving economic outcomes to increasing access to human rights. The most resilient democracies are those that promote women’s equal and active participation.
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Youth with Disabilities Lead: Linking the Summit for Democracy and the Global Disability Summit
On Thursday, Feb. 17 at 11:30 A.M. EST/UTC-5, as part of the 2022 Global Disability Summit, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) will co-host a discussion with young leaders with disabilities from around the world about inclusive democracy. Young people make up almost half of the world’s population and are critical decision-makers and positive change agents in communities around the world but often face significant barriers to their participation in public life.
February 17, 2022
11:30 AM UTC
Code of Conduct and Privacy Policy for Virtual IFES Events
Our Priority The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is dedicated to creating and protecting safe spaces for people, online and off. We strive to treat people with dignity, decency and respect, and to build a community for everyone, free of intimidation, discrimination or hostility — regardless of gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, nationality, origin, race, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or physical appearance. We do not tolerate harassment in any form.
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Compliance and Enforcement of Political Finance Regulations
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) supports reform to increase compliance with political finance regulations and enhance the effectiveness of enforcement activities.
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Political Finance Monitoring and Outreach by Civil Society
Civil society organizations and actors can play a critical role in political finance regulation, from analyzing political finance data from political parties, to tracking the use of state resources in campaigns
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Research and Awareness Building in Political Finance
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) grounds its programs in research conducted at a national, regional and global level, and examines the interconnectedness of political finance and other electoral issues, such as electoral violence
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"People Against Violence Everywhere" Program (PAVE)
People Against Violence Everywhere (PAVE) is an International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) election security initiative that provides local leaders and influencers with the tools and skills needed to anticipate, mitigate and prevent violence around elections.
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The Seventh Global Elections Organization Conference (GEO-7)
On Tuesday, November 8, 2016, voters in the United States will cast ballots in the 58th quadrennial U.S. presidential election.For almost three decades, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) has supported citizens’ rights to participate in free and fair elections around the globe. Since 1992, IFES has hosted a flagship event, the U.S. Election Program (USEP), which brings together election officials, parliamentarians and diplomats from around the world to observe and learn about the U.S.
November 6, 2016
12:00 AM UTC