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IFES Celebrates International Women's Day 2022
On International Women's Day, IFES celebrates and supports gender equality through various programs, publications and initiatives.
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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.
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.
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Research and Awareness Building in Political Finance
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) grounds its programs in research conducted at a national, regional and global level, and examines the interconnectedness of political finance and other electoral issues, such as electoral violence
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The Seventh Global Elections Organization Conference (GEO-7)
On Tuesday, November 8, 2016, voters in the United States will cast ballots in the 58th quadrennial U.S. presidential election.For almost three decades, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) has supported citizens’ rights to participate in free and fair elections around the globe. Since 1992, IFES has hosted a flagship event, the U.S. Election Program (USEP), which brings together election officials, parliamentarians and diplomats from around the world to observe and learn about the U.S.
November 6, 2016
12:00 AM UTC
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CEPPS Youth Democracy and Governance Cross-Sectoral Initiative
About The Youth Democracy and Governance Cross-Sectoral Initiative (CSI) is a discussion and knowledge-sharing forum dedicated to helping practitioners, donors, and young leaders across sectors
Programs & initiatives
Engaging Election Management Bodies for Gender Equality
For more than 25 years the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) has been providing technical assistance to election management bodies (EMB) on gender equality within the electoral process.
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Georgia Elections and Political Processes Support
For nearly 25 years the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) has supported the development of democratic elections and political processes in Georgia.
Apr 2019 - Mar 2023