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Vote by Mail: International Practice During COVID-19
COVID-19 has suddenly increased demand for voting by mail. A new IFES paper compares practices around the world and provides recommendations.
October 28, 2020
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IFES and German Marshall Fund Experts Release Guidance on Securing Elections Amid COVID-19
The Alliance for Securing Democracy at the German Marshall Fund of the United States and IFES today released a guide to help democratic actors conduct secure elections during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Elections in Ukraine: 2020 Local Elections
On Sunday, October 25, Ukrainian voters will go to the polls to vote in local elections. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions on Elections in Ukraine: 2020 Local Elections.
Election FAQ
Elections in Kyrgyzstan: 2020 Parliamentary Elections
On Sunday, October 4, Kyrgyz voters will go to the polls to vote for the 120 deputes in the Jogorku Kenesh, a unicameral parliament.
Election FAQ
Elections in the Czech Republic: 2020 Senate and Municipal Elections
Starting on Friday, October 2, Czech voters will go to the polls to vote for one-third of the Senate and members of regional councils. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions on Elections in the Czech Republic: 2020 Senate and Municipal Elections.
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Promoting Unity Through Youth-Led Community Organizing in Georgia
To empower underrepresented populations and provide spaces for young Georgians to influence decision-making, IFES launched the "Knowledge, Advocacy, Responsibility, engagement" (KARe) initiative. On International Youth Day 2020, the work of IFES’ KARe youth community mobilizers embody the principles of global action at the local level.
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Defending Georgia’s Elections From Cyberattacks
Georgia’s Central Election Commission recently upgraded its server infrastructure with support from IFES, which will allow it to detect and mitigate attacks in the context of parliamentary elections scheduled for October.
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Rapid Response Protects Serbian Voters
On June 21, Serbians voted in parliamentary, provincial and local elections. With a partial opposition boycott and the threat of COVID-19 looming, IFES provided key, targeted assistance to election administration authorities.
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Intersectionality Assessment of Political and Electoral Participation in Ukraine
Obstacles to full and equal political participation exist across Ukraine. A new IFES assessment identifies vulnerabilities that impact the political participation of Ukrainians with multiple social identities and opportunities for coalition-building.
July 31, 2020
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Voting During COVID-19: What Scares People the Most?
Understanding voters’ fears about going to the polls amid COVID-19 is crucial to creating a safe voting environment. Having conducted nationwide surveys in three countries, IFES has some preliminary insights into voters’ main concerns.