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Youth ALLIES Program Trains 35 New Youth Educators
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) congratulates 35 new, dynamic Youth ALLIES trainers in Guyana.
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Engaging Young Leaders with Disabilities in Guyana
As part of its Youth ALLIES project in Guyana, and with support from USAID, IFES brought 26 young people with disabilities from seven of the 10 regions in Guyana together to participate in its Engaging the Next Generation for Accessible Governance and Elections (ENGAGE) leadership program.
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IFES Launches New Youth ALLIES Program in Guyana
In collaboration with USAID, IFES officially launched its Youth Advocacy, Linkages, Leadership in Elections and Society (Youth ALLIES) program on May 13.
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Partnering With Ministry of Justice on Sudan’s Democratic Transition
Under the “Improving Electoral and Political Process for Change in Sudan” program, IFES will continue to support Sudan’s democratic transition until at least November 2023.
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Referendum commission members in El Fasher, North Darfur, prepare for the official vote count in the 2011 referendum for self-determination for southern Sudan. © Albert Gonzalez Farran/UNAMID
March 10, 2020
Election FAQ
Elections in Argentina: 2019 General Elections
On October 27, Argentines went to the polls to elect a president and vice president, 24 senators and 130 deputies. A runoff will be held on November 24 if no presidential candidate receives at least 45 percent of the vote, or 40 percent with a 10-point marign over the runner-up. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions on Elections in Argentina: 2019 General Elections.
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South Sudan's Journey to Independence
South Sudan joyously celebrated its independence from Sudan on July 9.
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IFES Congratulates the People of South Sudan on Their Independence
On July 9, the Republic of South Sudan officially declares its independence from Sudan and becomes the world’s newest nation.
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South Sudan Sets Sail
After years of struggle and conflict, elation permeates South Sudan as it commemorates its independence on July 9, 2011.
From Juba, Parvinder Singh, IFES’ Acting Country Director in Sudan, tells us of the independence celebrations, the challenges that lie ahead for the world’s newest country, and how South Sudan can solidify its democracy.
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South Sudan's Journey to Independence
On July 9, the Republic of South Sudan becomes the world’s newest nation. Independence from Sudan is the result of years of conflict, an internationally mediated peace agreement and a peaceful popular vote for separation. Although violence continues throughout Sudan, the January 2011 referendum on independence for South Sudan marks a triumph of the democratic process. More than 97 percent of registered southern Sudanese voters cast ballots to determine their nation’s future. This photo gallery depicts the milestones along South Sudan’s path to independence.