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IFES Stands with Those Working to End Gender-Based Violence
Sunday, November 25, marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) takes this opportunity to reaffirm its support for those who work to prevent and respond to all forms of gender-based violence.
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Voters Approach Polls with Hope for Honduran Democracy
On November 18, 2012 Honduras saw the first primary elections since the 2009 coup d’état. For many citizens, the elections represented the normalization and restoration of the country’s political system and its continued path toward democracy. These images provide a look into this important Election Day.
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Book
Primer on the U.S. Election System
This primer provides an overview of all aspects of the American electoral process, from how campaigns are conducted to the mechanics of the voting process.
November 16, 2012
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Interview/Speech/Testimony
Designing Electoral Systems to Combat Ethnic Divides
IFES’ 2012 Hybl Fellow Geoffrey Macdonald, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Denver, is exploring how electoral system design and party rules incentivize ethnic groups to form political associations. In this interview, he shares his findings and gives us an overview of the role of ethnicity in politics around the world.
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Feature
Youth Participation: Preparing for the Future, Making an Impact Today
International Youth Day, commemorated every year on August 12, provides an opportunity to reflect on the contributions of young persons around the world to their countries' democratic systems. By helping spread information about the importance of voting, participating in workshops on civic responsibility, forming organizations to advance democratic practices and casting their ballots – youth are powerful change agents in their societies.
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Feature
Digital Development: Connecting People and Technology in Foreign Assistance
A conversation about how technology supports international development in areas such as democracy and governance. Experts shared past experiences with technology projects as well as perspectives on using technology to create sustainable solutions to development challenges.
News & Updates
Feature
Embracing Democracy: Mexicans Turn Out in High-Stakes Election
On July 1, 2012, Mexico held presidential and legislative elections. The stakes were high as the previous general elections, which took place in July 2006, were extremely close and over the past six years Mexico has been fighting a drug war that has claimed the lives of thousands.
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
Elections in Senegal: Understanding the Value of a Vote
On July 1, just three months after incumbent Abdoulaye Wade lost to current President Macky Sall in an election that restored faith in the Senegal's democracy, Senegal held legislative elections.
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
Mexico: Voting for a Change
On Sunday, July 1 Mexicans cast their ballots in presidential and congressional elections. For voters, economic growth and the war on drugs were key issues.
Election Material
Ballot
Senegal Legislative Ballot 2012 Parti Socialiste Authentique
A general election was held in Senegal on 1 July 2012. This candidate list shows the candidates for Parliament for the Authentic Socialist Party (Parti Socialiste Authentique) led by Souty TOURE.