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The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) partners with donors and civil society around the world to build democracies that deliver for all.
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Eacho Elected New IFES Board Chair
Ambassador William C. Eacho elected as Chair of IFES Board of Directors
Terms of Engagement with Technology Companies
Technology platforms and products have had a transformational impact on politics and elections in recent years. IFES will only collaborate with technology companies on endeavors that are consistent with IFES’ established mission – together we build resilient democracies that deliver for all – and whose ultimate beneficiaries are the citizens and voters themselves.
Programs & initiatives
Tech4Democracy
IFES has established Tech4Democracy (T4D), a fund that strengthens our ability to innovate and provide solutions for our partners in this critically important field.
Programs & initiatives
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
Programs & initiatives
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.
Programs & initiatives
"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.