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Developing a Disability Inclusion Policy: A Strategic Planning and Implementation Guide for Election Management Bodies
Developing disability-inclusive measures for elections can help ensure young leaders have access to political life.
December 22, 2022
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IFES and Partners Recognized for Innovative Disability Inclusion Programming
IFES' ENGAGE program is a #ZeroCon23 Awardee
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Inclusive and Intergenerational Youth Engagement
In August, IFES celebrated International Youth Day with young people from around the world. This year’s theme was “intergenerational solidarity.”
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Uniting to End Violence Against Women in Elections in the Pacific Islands
Preventing violence against women in elections in the Pacific Islands: 16 Days of Activism
UNite: Activism to End Violence against Women and Girls!
United Nations Secretary-General’s Campaign
UNiTE by 2030 to End Violence against Women
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Against Women & Girls 25 November - 10 December
UNiTE by 2030 to End Violence against Women
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Against Women & Girls 25 November - 10 December
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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