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All in a Day's Work: Promoting Freedom through the Ballot
As the leader in democracy promotion, IFES experts have worked in every corner of the globe from developing to mature democracies, under challenging conditions and tight deadlines to help people have a voice in the way they are governed.
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Feature
Empowering Women in Kenya: A Conversation with Advocate Maimuna Mwidau
Watch an engaging conversation with prominent women's advocate Maimuna Mwidau and IFES Deputy Director for Africa Abigail Wilson on the progress women have made over the last half decade and the challenges they still face in the pursuit of gender equality in Kenya.
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Press Release
Statement by IFES President and CEO Bill Sweeney on the Death of U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens
IFES offers its condolences to the families of the victims of the attacks in Benghazi on behalf of all our colleagues around the world. We remember the lives of those we lost and keep them in our thoughts and prayers.
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Young Leader Perspective: Achraf Aouadi
Young persons can be powerful change agents in their communities. Disseminating information on the electoral cycle, volunteering in voter registration drives, observing elections to ensure rights are respected, and forming watchdog organizations are some of the many ways youths around the world are making a difference.
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Elections in Egypt: Implications of Recent Court Decisions on the Electoral Framework
Egyptian electoral systems underwent several significant changes in the lead-up to the 2011-2012 parliamentary and presidential elections.
August 09, 2012
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Press Release
IFES Announces 2012 Democracy Award Winners
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) will honor an international women's rights advocate and two United States lawmakers with its 2012 Charles T. Manatt Democracy Awards.
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Feature
Libyans Vote in First Post-Gaddafi Election
On July 7, 2012, Libya took a major step on its path to democracy when it conducted elections for General National Congress, the body that is replacing the current unelected National Transitional Council. Despite dealing with a short timeframe to implement the poll and a challenging security environment, the event was considered a success. Election Day was a joyful occasion as citizens lined up to cast their ballots in the first poll since Mu'amar Gaddafi was deposed.
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Interview/Speech/Testimony
Pride and Joy: Libya’s First Post-Gaddafi Election
On July 7, 2012, Libya held the first election since the end of Mu'amar Gaddafi's 42-year rule. Ian Smith, IFES chief of party in Libya, answers some questions on the historic election.
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Report/Paper
Elections in Libya: July 7 General National Congress Elections
From July 3-7, the Libyan diaspora will cast their ballots in the first national election since the fall of former leader Mu’amar Gaddafi. On July 7, Libyans in country will participate in directly electing their country's leadership.
June 28, 2012
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In Kenya, Using Technology for Safer Elections
In response to the violence following Kenya's 2007 presidential election, which divided the country and left dozens dead, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is introducing several new technologies to ensure more peaceful elections. IFES’ Chief of Party in Kenya Mike Yard answers some questions about adopting this new technology ahead of the March 2013 general elections.