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New Study Provides Insight into Electoral Access in Guatemala
Following Guatemala’s 2011 elections, IFES conducted focus groups with persons with disabilities, in-depth interviews with leaders of disabled persons organizations and a small-scale survey of electoral authorities to learn about the experience of persons with disabilities in the elections process. Assessment of Election Access Barriers in Guatemala presents key findings of these research activities. Together, the responses provide a snapshot of current practices in the Central American nation and serve as a powerful advocacy tool for promoting equal access.
December 03, 2012
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Feature
U.S. Election Program Brings Global Perspective to American Elections
The 2012 U.S. Election Program, held November 4-7, brought together election management officials, elected representatives, diplomats and members of the international development community from more than 60 countries to witness and learn about the electoral process in the United States. More than 200 professionals participated in the full four-day conference, and more than 400 took part in a tour of Washington-area polling stations on Election Day. The 2012 program was the 11th since 1992.
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Interview/Speech/Testimony
Noted Republican, Democrat Reflect on U.S. Elections
On the morning of November 6, 2012 – Election Day in the United States – Peter Kelly, IFES chairman and former Democratic National Committee finance chair, and Frank Fahrenkopf, co-chair of the Commission on Presidential Debates and former chairman of the Republican National Committee, joined IFES President and CEO Bill Sweeney for a briefing on the U.S. election system at the historic National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Now, following up on that Tuesday morning conversation, Kelly and Fahrenkopf offer their thoughts on the election results and the lessons learned from this past electoral cycle.
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Press Release
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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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
News & Updates
Feature
Elections for All: Empowering the Underrepresented
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights guarantees all individuals the freedom to partake in their nation’s government and political processes, including elections. Yet, many individuals around the world face barriers to full participation due to social, ethnic and economic inequalities. IFES’ programs empower these underrepresented populations to participate in political life in a variety of ways. This photo gallery provides some examples of our work in this area.
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Interview/Speech/Testimony
Representing the Underrepresented in Latin America
Ana Santos, senior program officer for the Americas, answers some questions about IFES’ work empowering underrepresented populations in Guatemala and Ecuador.
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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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Interview/Speech/Testimony
Working for the People, Elections and Foreign Service
While with IFES, Libna Bonilla worked hand-in-hand with Maximo Zaldivar, then chief of party in Guatemala, and other team members to help Guatemala's Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) deliver the 2011 general elections.
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Press Release
IFES Statement on the departure of USAID from Russia
IFES is troubled by the imminent departure of USAID from Russia. The closing of USAID's office and its support will present additional challenges for Russian citizens and organizations in the pursuit of democratic development.