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First Universal Democratic Elections in Independent Georgia
First Universal Democratic Elections in Independent Georgia offers a detailed overview of the first national democratic elections conducted in the Republic of Georgia in 1918.
February 27, 2017
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IFES Trains Tunisian Journalists Ahead of Key Local Elections
IFES is currently organizing a series of trainings for Tunisian community radio and print journalists. The goal of these training sessions is to build the capacity of Tunisian journalists – including journalists working in the marginalized interior regions – to provide accurate, analytical and impartial coverage of the upcoming municipal elections and the decentralization process.
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International Language Guidelines on Disability
IFES’ “International Language Guidelines on Disability” includes terminology related to electoral access and inclusion in eight languages (Amharic, Arabic, Bahasa Indonesia, English, French, Kyrgyz, Russian and Spanish).
February 15, 2017
News & Updates
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Celebrating IFES’ 30th Anniversary in Sri Lanka and Nepal
On January 27, IFES held an anniversary reception in Kathmandu, Nepal, where Sweeney welcomed current and former members of the Election Commission of Nepal, civil society, and representatives of the donor community. IFES has worked in Nepal since 1999, a period that included the 2006 end to a decade-long civil war, groundbreaking Constituent Assembly elections in 2008 and 2013, and the establishment of a new constitution in 2015.
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Violence Against Women in Elections Framework
In an effort to better understand and address the ways in which electoral violence creates a barrier to women’s participation, IFES has developed the Violence Against Women in Elections (VAWIE) Framework to specifically identify and address the unique issues related to gender-based election violence.
February 08, 2017
Election FAQ
Elections in Haiti: January 29 Legislative and Local Elections
On January 29, Haitians will head to the polls for legislative and local elections. Voters will elect eight senators in second-round elections, one member to the Chamber of Deputies, and members of various local offices.
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Translated Publications on Key Political Finance Issues
An Introduction, a briefing paper written by IFES Senior Political Finance Adviser Magnus Ohman, examines some of the key problems with money in politics – such as abuse of state resources, undue influence of wealthy interests in the political system, and corruption.
January 26, 2017
News & Updates
Feature
IFES Trains NEC Gender Section in Liberia on Disability Rights
With the support of the United States Agency for International Development, IFES has worked closely with the National Elections Commission of Liberia (NEC) over the past several years to build its capacity to conduct credible and inclusive elections. As part of this work, IFES is providing the NEC Gender Section with technical support on the inclusion of marginalized groups, such as persons with disabilities and women.
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Launch of IFES White Paper on IDPs and Electoral Participation in Ukrainian
On Dec. 10, 2016, IFES Senior Global Electoral Adviser and Ukraine Country Director Peter Erben unveiled the recently translated Ukrainian and Russian editions of IFES’ newly published global white paper, “Internally Displaced Persons and Electoral Participation: A Brief Overview.”
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IFES Pakistan Celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities
To mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities, IFES and the Election Commission of Pakistan held a seminar on the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the electoral process on December 2 in Islamabad.