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IFES Celebrates International Day of Education
In commemoration of the UN-designated International Day of Education, IFES recognizes the power of education to transform lives and the need for inclusive and accessible education for all.
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ENGAGE
IFES’ ENGAGE methodology is a political leadership course targeting young people with disabilities that builds their skills to continue to be leaders in their communities while providing hands-on community engagement experience.
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MySpace!: A Place of Yes
MySpace! is a community youth space in North Macedonia backed by Support to Electoral Reforms in North Macedonia, a project of the Government of Switzerland implemented by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES).
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IFES Election Case Law Analysis Series: Lessons on the Use of Technology in Elections
IFES utilized ElectionJudgements.com to conduct an initial analysis of select judgments involving technology in elections by Election Management Bodies (EMBs). IFES' Lessons on the Use of Technology in Elections is the third installment of the IFES Election Case Law Analysis series.
November 23, 2022
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Opinion
Democracy’s Frontline Defenders
IFES Center of Applied Research and Learning Managing Director Erica Shein and Deputy Director Fernanda Buril in the Journal of Democracy on election integrity and safety.
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Opinion
Democracy Requires More Transparency in Online Campaigning
IFES Senior Global Social Media and Disinformation Specialist, Lisa Repell on democracy and online transparency in Tech Policy Press.
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Press Release
IFES and IEBC Partner to Fight Hate During Kenyan Election
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of Kenya have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen IEBC’s monitoring of hate speech related to Kenya’s upcoming General Election.
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Press Release
IFES Collaborates with Deaf Persons’ Associations to Develop First Sign Language Electoral Lexicon in Senegal
As part of the USAID Elections Support Program in Senegal, implemented by CEPPS, IFES is working with election management bodies to enhance their communications practices to be more inclusive of traditionally underrepresented groups.
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Developing Skills of Young Leaders with Disabilities in Sri Lanka
IFES and the Center for Disability Research, Education and Practice at the University of Colombo implemented IFES’ signature Engaging a New Generation for Accessible Governance and Elections (ENGAGE) political leadership course for 18 young Sri Lankans with disabilities from the university.
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.