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High Turnout, Excitement around Honduras’ General Elections
General elections in Honduras, held on November 24, 2013, saw a high percentage of registered voters going to the polls. Luis Arturo Sobalvarro, IFES Chief of Party in Honduras, answers some questions on Election Day.
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
In Mauritania, Peaceful Elections despite Political Tensions
Mauritania held legislative and municipal elections on Saturday, November 23. Pierre Kadi Sossou, IFES Senior Electoral Operations Specialist in Mauritania, answers some questions about the poll and what it means for the African country.
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Interview/Speech/Testimony
Lighting the Way: A Q&A with Sierra Leone’s First Female Electoral Commissioner
Christiana Thorpe, Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) of Sierra Leone, is a trailblazer in election management. As her tenure comes to an end, she speaks to IFES about her legacy and hopes for Sierra Leone.
Election FAQ
November 2013 Elections in Mali and Mauritania: Frequently Asked Questions
All eyes will be on western Africa for the first rounds of key legislative elections in Mauritania on November 23 and in Mali on November 24. IFES' FAQs shed light on these polls.
Election FAQ
Elections in Honduras: November 24 General Elections
Hondurans will cast ballots in general elections on November 24, 2013, electing a new President, presidential designees, deputies to the National Congress, mayors and vice mayors, among other positions. IFES' frequently asked questions (FAQs) shed light on the polls.
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
Hope on the Horizon: Guinea’s 2013 Legislative Elections
Guinea held parliamentary elections on September 28, 2013 – years after the elections were due. IFES Chief of Party in Guinea Elizabeth Côté answers questions on what they mean for Guinea’s democratic development.
Election FAQ
Elections in Guinea: September 24 Legislative Elections
On September 24, Guineans head to the polls to elect a new National Assembly. IFES' frequently asked questions (FAQs) Elections in Guinea: September 24 Legislative Elections shed light on the polls.
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Report/Paper
Women’s Political Participation in Honduras
A guiding principle of democracy is social and political inclusion. However, the full participation of women in public life is an ongoing issue in many countries, and Honduras is no exception, despite progress made in recent years. As part of the Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening’s (CEPPS) 2012-2013 Honduras project, IFES and NDI completed the study Women’s Political Participation in Honduras. This publication provides recommendations to improve women’s participation in public decision making circles.
September 12, 2013
News & Updates
Press Release
IFES Supports Women’s Network in Cote d’Ivoire
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is honored to join the Women’s Network in Cote d’Ivoire at the official presentation of recommendations to Ivoirian institutions and government on new opportunities for women’s leadership in political processes. A priority among those recommendations is support for the Ivoirian Parliament to enact a gender quota to increase the participation of women in government.
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Report/Paper
Beyond Quotas: Political Accommodations and Gender in South Sudan
Since its birth, South Sudan has taken progressive steps toward creating an inclusive government – attempting to achieve gender equality in all levels of government. In July 2013, IFES and Conflict Dynamics International conducted a workshop to assist women members of government, civil servants and civil society members identify practical steps to ensure the nation’s electoral system genuinely accommodates women’s interests. This report presents the results of the workshop.
July 30, 2013