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Elections to Watch in 2018
As an organization dedicated to helping citizens have a voice in elections and assisting institutions to deliver electoral processes with integrity, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems is currently working in over 25 countries around the world. The elections below embody the tendencies and developments discussed above. These are the elections to watch in 2018 given their historical, regional or global significance.
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Inaugural Meeting of the Global Network on Electoral Justice
IFES has increasingly seen the credibility of elections and stability of the election environment hinge on the election dispute resolution process withstanding sophisticated political manipulation or attempts by political actors to use the courts to legitimize staying in power. To address this challenge, IFES is working with regional partners to pilot regional electoral jurisprudence networks to facilitate peer-to-peer knowledge exchange and professional support among election arbiters. We have also been partnering closely with the Federal Electoral Tribunal of Mexico to support their initiative of establishing a Global Network of Electoral Justice.
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#VoteForInnovation with a Donation to IFES
Democracy all over the world is under attack: 2016 marked the 11th consecutive year of decline in global freedom. Stand up for democracy with a donation to the IFES' Innovation Fund. The Innovation Fund fuels IFES’ most daring and pressing projects, from empowering persons with disabilities to participate in public life (through projects like ElectionAccess.org), to protecting the privacy of voter and election data in the midst of our global cybersecurity crisis.
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IFES Launches 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
IFES works to empower female leaders and advocates, and works with government institutions to address the deeply entrenched attitudes and practices that perpetuate inequality and discrimination against women in both public and private life. Over the next 16 days we will highlight the incredible work our partners and teams are doing on the ground to address this issue head on, and we invite you to learn more about and share these initiatives.
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“She Leads” Alumnae Launch New Women’s Community Organization in Myanmar
“She Leads” is a nationwide women’s leadership program developed by IFES and its Myanmar partner Yaung Chi Thit (YCT). The program works to address the lack of women’s leadership in politics and decision-making processes at all levels of state and society. “She Leads” includes both beginner and intermediary-level trainings and has trained over 1,000 women across Myanmar.
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Violence Against Women in the Workplace: A Conversation on Capitol Hill
On November 15, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Tex.) and IFES organized a briefing to discuss violence against women in the workplace on Capitol Hill. Taking a cross-cutting perspective on the topic, the event explored diverse workplaces – from wealthy and powerful workplaces in Hollywood and in Congress, to low-income factory and agricultural workers around the United States and the developing world. The event also looked at VAW in the workplace across global regions, ethnic, religious and racial lines. The next briefing will take place on January 17, 2018, discussing “Ending Harmful Practices.”
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IFES Launches 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
IFES works to empower female leaders and advocates, and works with government institutions to address the deeply entrenched attitudes and practices that perpetuate inequality and discrimination against women in both public and private life. Our global work aims to create an enabling environment for women to equally access and meaningfully participate in political processes, factoring the unique experiences of those with intersectional identities. Over the next 16 days we will highlight the incredible work our partners and teams are doing on the ground to address this issue head on, and we invite you to learn more about and share these initiatives.
Election FAQ
Elections in Nepal: 2017 House of Representatives and State Assembly Elections
On November 26 and December 7, 2017, Nepal held its first national and state-level legislature elections since the promulgation of its new constitution on September 20, 2015. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Elections in Nepal: 2017 House of Representatives and State Assembly Elections.
Election FAQ
Elections in Honduras: 2017 General Elections
On November 26, Hondurans will vote in general elections for regional, national and local officials. To help you understand this important electoral process, the IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Elections in Honduras: 2017 General Elections. IFES FAQs include:What is the election management body? What are its powers?What provisions are in place to promote gender equity in Honduras?How will voters with disabilities cast their ballots?How will election disputes be adjudicated?
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Observer Research Foundation