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Photo Gallery: Pacific Women with Disabilities Empowered to Advocate with Government Officials
IFES partnered with the Pacific Disability Forum to train 15 women with a diverse range of disabilities in September 2019 as part of the “Power to Persuade” program. The training enhanced participants’ public speaking and advocacy skills and provided a platform to share their work, highlight best practices and discuss lessons learned.
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IFES Honors Alan Wall with 2019 Joe C. Baxter Award
IFES' annual Joe C. Baxter Award recognizes the contributions of election professionals whose skills and dedication to the field of election administration epitomize the mission of IFES and embody the spirit of former IFES Senior Adviser for Election Administration Joe C. Baxter. On May 16, IFES presented the 2019 Baxter Award to Alan Wall, a senior elections adviser and former IFES chief of party.
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MoU with Australian Electoral Commission Promotes Collaboration in the Asia-Pacific Region
On November 6, 2018, IFES and the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) celebrated the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which reaffirms the longstanding relationship between IFES and the AEC and reflects the shared commitment to strengthen institutions and processes for elections and democratic governance globally.
Election FAQ
Elections in Fiji: 2018 General Elections
On November 14, Fijian citizens went to the polls to elect 51 members of Parliament, the country’s national legislature. The political party that controls a majority or plurality of seats will form a new government and elect a prime minister. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Elections in Fiji: 2018 General Elections.
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Reporting on Elections Accurately and Impartially: Training for Journalists in Fiji
As Fiji prepares to hold its next general elections, strengthening the accuracy of election reporting and promoting informed electoral analyses is a critical priority. From February 20-22, 2018, at the invitation of the Fijian Election Office and the Media Industry Development Authority, IFES facilitated a workshop for journalists on importance of reporting on elections accurately and impartially throughout the election cycle.
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IFES Celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities, held on December 3, commemorates the human rights of persons with disabilities. This year we also celebrate the 10th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
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IFES Organizes First Pacific Regional Disability Rights Dialogue
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), in collaboration with the Fijian Elections Office, the Pacific Disability Forum, and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat held the first ever Pacific Regional Disability Rights Dialogue from May 11-13. The conference, which took place alongside the Pacific Islands, Australia and New Zealand Electoral Administrators Network (PIANZEA) annual meeting in Nadi, Fiji, is the first region-wide gathering of election management officials and disability rights advocates from across the Pacific.
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Australian National University and IFES Sign Memorandum of Understanding
On March 1, 2016, IFES and the Australian National University signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at fostering research collaboration on electoral integrity and security.
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Michael Maley’s Remarks: 2015 Joe C. Baxter Award Ceremony
Michael Maley, a distinguished election management expert who previously served as Director of International Services at the Australian Electoral Commission and supported numerous elections worldwide, was awarded the 2015 Joe C. Baxter Award in Canberra, Australia. Read his remarks from the March 1, 2016 award ceremony.
Election FAQ
Elections in Fiji: 2014 General Elections
On September 17, Fijian citizens will elect fifty members of Parliament, with the party winning a majority or plurality of seats tasked with choosing a Prime Minister and forming a government.