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IFES’ 2014 U.S. Election Program
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, which brings together election officials, parliamentarians and diplomats from around the world to observe and learn about the U.S. electoral system as well as discuss elections and voting from comparative international perspectives.
This year’s program was held from November 2-5, in Washington, D.C., and provided a range of educational and networking opportunities for executives responsible for elections and voting.
See coverage of select panels by C-SPAN.
This year’s program was held from November 2-5, in Washington, D.C., and provided a range of educational and networking opportunities for executives responsible for elections and voting.
See coverage of select panels by C-SPAN.
News & Updates
Feature
Empowering Women, Strengthening Society
Women continue to lack equal access, despite making up more than half of the world's population. This video shows women from every region of the globe sharing their thoughts on why it is important to strive for greater gender equality, and showcase the significant contributions women make when given a voice.
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Celebrating 2013 International Women's Day
Today, Friday, March 8, IFES celebrates 2013 International Women’s Day. For over 25 years, IFES has worked to ensure all individuals, men and women, participate equally in the political process.
The full participation of women in political, social and economic life is beneficial to families, communities and nations. Women’s presence in leadership positions, along with gender-sensitive male counterparts, can play a critical role in increasing participation and developing a diversity of viewpoints in decision making. IFES empowers women throughout the world to play a stronger role in this process.
The full participation of women in political, social and economic life is beneficial to families, communities and nations. Women’s presence in leadership positions, along with gender-sensitive male counterparts, can play a critical role in increasing participation and developing a diversity of viewpoints in decision making. IFES empowers women throughout the world to play a stronger role in this process.
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Photo Gallery: Elections and Democratic Transitions to Watch in 2013
While elections and democratic transitions are significant to a country’s advancement, some events have the potential to make not only a regional impact, but a global impact as well.
This photo gallery takes a look at the electoral processes and transitions to watch in 2013.
This photo gallery takes a look at the electoral processes and transitions to watch in 2013.
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
Skye Christensen On U.S. Election Day, A Look At How Others Vote
While voters withstand long lines and the elements to cast their ballot, Skye Christensen of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, a nonprofit group that helps countries run democratic elections, talks about how other countries run their elections.
Election Material
Ballot
Guinea-Bissau Presidential Run-off 2005
Ballot used for the second round of the Guinea-Bissau Presidential election held on 24 July 2005. The main candidates in the second round of the election were Kouma YALA and Joao Bernardo VIEIRA-NINO.
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Australia Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918: Reprinted
Australia Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918: Reprinted
Election Material
Ballot
Saint Vincent General Election Ballot 1994
Ballot used in the West St. George Constituency during the 21 February 1994 general election in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The main parties in the election were the New Democratic Party, the Saint Vincent Labour Party and the Movement for National Unity.
Election Material
Ballot
Australia (Victoria) House of Representatives Ballot 1992
General elections were held in Australia on 11 April 1992. This ballot was used for elections to the House of Representatives in Wills, Victoria, Australia. Voting was done through preferential vote.
Election Material
Constitution
Official Bulletin - Guinea Bissau 1991
Official Bulletin of Guinea-Bissau to include laws passed during the third Legislative session in 1991. The bulletin includes:
-Lei no. 4/91 Aprova Lei da Imprensa
-Lei no. 5/91 Aprova Estatuto do Jornalista
-Lei no. 6/91 Cria o Conselho Nacional de Comunicacao Social, cujas atribuicoes, organizacao e funcionamento sao regulados pela presente lei.
-Lei no. 7/91 Aprova a Lei de acesso dos Partidos Politicos aos orgaos de Comunicacao Social
-Lei no. 8/91 Aprova a Lei da Liberdade Sindical
-Lei no. 9/91 Aprova a Lei de Greve
-Lei no. 10/91 Aprova a Lei a Requisicao Civil
-Lei no. 4/91 Aprova Lei da Imprensa
-Lei no. 5/91 Aprova Estatuto do Jornalista
-Lei no. 6/91 Cria o Conselho Nacional de Comunicacao Social, cujas atribuicoes, organizacao e funcionamento sao regulados pela presente lei.
-Lei no. 7/91 Aprova a Lei de acesso dos Partidos Politicos aos orgaos de Comunicacao Social
-Lei no. 8/91 Aprova a Lei da Liberdade Sindical
-Lei no. 9/91 Aprova a Lei de Greve
-Lei no. 10/91 Aprova a Lei a Requisicao Civil