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Gender Equality in Election Administration, IFES Board of Directors
IFES Board Director Irena Hadžiabdić is a former IFES employee who serves as the first female chair of the Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) Central Election Commission (CEC). In this video interview, she discusses her role as a pioneer and a woman leader in global election administration.
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Elections in the Netherlands: 2017 General Elections
On March 15, Dutch voters will elect all 150 members of the Tweede Kamer, the Lower House, of the parliament. This election could have major implications for upcoming elections across Europe, including in France, Norway, and Germany. To help you understand this important electoral process, check out IFES' Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the Dutch elections.
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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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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.”
Election FAQ
Elections in the Kyrgyz Republic: 2016 National Referendum and Local Elections
On December 11, Kyrgyz citizens will be voting in both local Kenesh (council) elections and on a national referendum. The local elections will be taking place as a result of President Almazbek Atambayev’s decree signed on October 10, which cited the fact that the terms of Kyrgyzstan’s local council deputies have expired. The national referendum will be held on the same day and aims to introduce amendments to the existing constitution.
Election FAQ
Elections in Macedonia: 2016 Parliamentary Elections
On December 11, Macedonians will vote for their members of Parliament. Of the 123 seats in the Parliament, 120 are elected from six 20-seat constituencies in Macedonia using closed list proportional representation.
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Internally Displaced Persons and Electoral Participation: A Brief Overview
IFES’ “Internally Displaced Persons and Electoral Participation: A Brief Overview” represents the culmination of intensive research, which is intended to further develop IDP electoral rights.
November 14, 2016
Election FAQ
Elections in Montenegro: 2016 Parliamentary Elections
On October 16, Montenegrins will elect 81 Members of Parliament in a single nationwide constituency for a four-year term under a proportional representation system with closed lists.
Election FAQ
Elections in the Russian Federation: 2016 Parliamentary Elections
On September 18, Russian voters will elect 450 Deputies to the Russian Federation State Duma (lower house of Parliament). These elections will be held under a new electoral system.
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IFES Granted Observer Status before the Venice Commission
On June 9, 2016, IFES was officially extended observer status before the Venice Commission’s Council for Democratic Elections, which handles all of the Commission’s work in this field. Professor Srdjan Darmanovic, the Ambassador of Montenegro to the U.S. and a representative of the Venice Commission, visited IFES headquarters in Washington to discuss the Commission’s work and how IFES can play a vital role on a broad range of electoral issues.