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Global Impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act on Its 30th Anniversary
Read disability rights advocate Judith Heumann's reflection on the 30th anniversary of the civil rights law, which provides protections to Americans with disabilities.
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Read and Listen: 2020 U.S. Election Program Resources
Read and listen to resources related to IFES' Virtual U.S. Election Program. RSVP to learn more!
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100th Anniversary of Women’s Constitutional Right to Vote in the U.S.
In 2020, the United States marks the centennial of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. It was a hard-won success of the U.S. women’s suffrage movement, but work remains to meet its promise for all American women.
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IFES and German Marshall Fund Experts Release Guidance on Securing Elections Amid COVID-19
The Alliance for Securing Democracy at the German Marshall Fund of the United States and IFES today released a guide to help democratic actors conduct secure elections during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Myanmar Youth Innovate to Engage First-Time Voters
An estimated 5 million young people will be eligible to vote for the first time in Myanmar’s 2020 elections. On August 15, IFES brought together young leaders from across Myanmar to participate in the 2020 Elections Youth Innovation Summit.
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IFES Recommendations for USAID Gender Policy
Based on our significant experience promoting gender equality worldwide, IFES submitted comments on USAID's draft 2020 Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Policy.
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Bangladeshi Youth Leading Through COVID-19
Continuing their response efforts to COVID-19 in Bangladesh, IFES and Dhaka University’s Microgovernance Research Initiative organized 11 webinars for the Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) network.
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Voting During COVID-19: What Scares People the Most?
Understanding voters’ fears about going to the polls amid COVID-19 is crucial to creating a safe voting environment. Having conducted nationwide surveys in three countries, IFES has some preliminary insights into voters’ main concerns.
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Election Considerations in the Pacific During an Infodemic
In partnership with the Fijian Elections Office, IFES is working to inform election management bodies, civil society organizations and other stakeholders in the Pacific region on best practices for conducting elections during the pandemic. Their most recent webinar focused on “Preserving Electoral Integrity During an Infodemic.”
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Online Training Launched to Engage Pakistani Women with Disabilities in Public Policy Reform
The “Power to Persuade” training builds the skills of women with disabilities to advocate with policymakers, elected officials and other political powerbrokers for reform. In response to COVID-19, IFES adapted its training methodology for online implementation in Pakistan in July 2020.