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IFES Welcomes Two New Board Members
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) today announced the election of U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) and former U.S. Representative Heather Ann Wilson (R-N.M.) to its board of directors. The additions bring the total number of board members to 24.
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Feature
Ensuring the Rights and Voices of Nigeriens: Photos from the Natural Resources Industry
It is important that Nigeriens have a voice in the way resources from their country are used. Genuine and transparent citizen participation is vital to the African nation’s economic development and security.
Although there has been a new wave of participation, challenges remain. IFES is currently working with civil society organizations (CSO) and the Nigerien government to increase awareness of the risks and rights of those in the extractive resources industry. This gallery is a collection of photos taken throughout Niger as IFES and CSOs host outreach activities, such as concerts, street theater and radio campaigns.
Although there has been a new wave of participation, challenges remain. IFES is currently working with civil society organizations (CSO) and the Nigerien government to increase awareness of the risks and rights of those in the extractive resources industry. This gallery is a collection of photos taken throughout Niger as IFES and CSOs host outreach activities, such as concerts, street theater and radio campaigns.
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Feature
Citizen Participation in Natural Resource Management in Niger
It is critical to the security and economic development of Niger that citizens' voices are heard. IFES is working with local partners to increase awareness of the risks and rights of workers in the extractive resources industry, including uranium, oil and gold. IFES is also working to develop partnerships between civil society organizations and government to ensure citizens understand and participate in resource management decisions.
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Press Release
IFES Welcomes New Secretary of State
As John Kerry begins his tenure as U.S. Secretary of State, we look forward to working with him in advancing democracy and individual rights so citizens around the world are empowered to have a voice in the way they are governed.
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Press Release
IFES Statement on the Defeat of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in the U.S. Senate
A statement by Bill Sweeney, president and CEO of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), regarding the defeat of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in the U.S. Senate on December 4, 2012.
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Press Release
IFES Thanks Board Members for Service and Commitment to Democracy
Senator Richard Lugar, Ambassador Paula Dobriansky and Dr. Michael Pinto-Duschinsky to Step Down from IFES Board
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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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Book
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