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CEDAW Anniversary: Helping Women Lead in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has ratified a number of international conventions on the protection of women and ending discrimination against them. But it is clear there is a gap between what the international standards maintain and how they are applied in this country. Sylvie Matondo, IFES regional coordinator in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, talks about efforts to increase women's role in political leadership.
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Voter Education for Marginalized Communities in Yemen
IFES believes that strong democratic institutions empower all citizens to have a voice in the way they are governed. To promote this belief, IFES works to ensure its programming is inclusive of all populations. In Yemen, IFES implemented a project that targeted the traditionally marginalized—women, youth, and persons with disabilities.
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Elections for All: Empowering the Underrepresented
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights guarantees all individuals the freedom to partake in their nation’s government and political processes, including elections. Yet, many individuals around the world face barriers to full participation due to social, ethnic and economic inequalities. IFES’ programs empower these underrepresented populations to participate in political life in a variety of ways. This photo gallery provides some examples of our work in this area.
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IFES Yemen Survey: Briefing Report 2012
Following Yemen's early presidential election in February 2012, IFES conducted a nationwide survey of voting-age adults in Yemen. Survey questions were designed to assess attitudes toward the 2012 presidential election and satisfaction with the current situation in Yemen by measuring availability of information leading up to the election and public perceptions of the electoral process.
October 12, 2012
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VOICE for the People: Using Robust Evaluations for More Effective Civic Education Programs
In order gain precise insight into the effect of its adult civic education program in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), IFES implemented the VOICE Impact Evaluation study.
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Elections in Senegal: Understanding the Value of a Vote
On July 1, just three months after incumbent Abdoulaye Wade lost to current President Macky Sall in an election that restored faith in the Senegal's democracy, Senegal held legislative elections.
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Senegal Legislative Ballot 2012 Parti Socialiste Authentique
A general election was held in Senegal on 1 July 2012. This candidate list shows the candidates for Parliament for the Authentic Socialist Party (Parti Socialiste Authentique) led by Souty TOURE.
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Senegal Legislative Ballot 2012 TAAW
A general election was held in Senegal on 1 July 2012. This candidate list shows the candidates for Parliament for And Taxawal Askan Wi led by Abdourahim AGNE.
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Senegal Legislative Ballot 2012 Mouvement Citoyen pour la Refondation Nationale
A general election was held in Senegal on 1 July 2012. This candidate list shows the candidates for Parliament for the Citizen Movement for National Refom (Mouvement Citoyen pour la Refondation Nationale) led by El Hadji Mansor SY.
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Senegal Legislative Ballot 2012 Convergence Partriotique Pour la Justice et L'equite
A general election was held in Senegal on 1 July 2012. This candidate list shows the candidates for Parliament for the Patriotic Convergence for Justice and Equality (Covergence Patriotique pour la Justice et L'equite led by Demba DIOP.