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Convocatoria al Diplomado
En el marco del proyecto “Promoviendo el Liderazgo Político de los Jóvenes con Discapacidad en la Republica Dominicana”, IFES, en asociación con ADIDE con el apoyo del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos a través de USAID, invitan a 30 jóvenes con discapacidad a participar en el diplomado “Fortalecimiento del Liderazgo y la Participación Ciudadana de los Jóvenes con Discapacidad.”
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Barriers to and Opportunities for Leadership of Youth with Disabilities in the Dominican Republic
In partnership with Disability Alliance for Our Rights, IFES collected data on the inclusion of Dominican youth with disabilities under a program that is empowering young persons with disabilities to make a difference in their communities by taking a more active role in political life.
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Intersectionality and Article 29 Panel at the United Nations Headquarters
On June 13, 2018, IFES co-hosted a side event at the Conference of State Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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New Program Will Engage Young Dominican Leaders with Disabilities
IFES announces its new program, in partnership with local disabled people’s organization Disability Alliance for Our Rights, “Promoting the Political Leadership of Youth with Disabilities in the Dominican Republic.” The program, made possible through the support of the United States Agency for International Development Disability Fund, will empower young persons with disabilities to make a difference in their communities by taking a more active role in political life.
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MoU Strengthens Cooperation on Accessible Elections in the Dominican Republic
On July 20, 2017, IFES and the Central Electoral Board (Junta Central Electoral [JCE]) of the Dominican Republic signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to confirm future cooperation of the inclusion of persons with disabilities in electoral processes.
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Elections in the Dominican Republic: 2016 General Elections
On May 15, Dominicans will head to the polls to elect their next President and Vice President; 32 Senators and 190 members of the Chamber of Deputies; 20 Representatives to the Central American Parliament; 158 Mayors and Vice Mayors; and 1,164 local council members.
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Elections in Kazakhstan: 2016 Parliamentary Elections
Kazakhstan's parliamentary elections were originally slated for late 2016, when the lower house’s five-year term was set to expire. However, following a parliamentary initiative, Kazakhstan’s President, Nursultan Nazarbaev, dissolved the lower house of the country’s Parliament, the Majilis, and called snap parliamentary elections for March 20.
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Elections in the United Republic of Tanzania: 2015 National General Elections
The United Republic of Tanzania will hold general elections on Sunday, October 25, 2015. Voters will select a new president, and cast ballots for 239 members of the Bunge (the unicameral National Assembly) and numerous local offices.
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Elections in Kazakhstan: 2015 Presidential Election
Following incumbent President Nursultan Nazarbayev’s call for early elections, Kazakhstani citizens will head to the polls on April 26 to vote for their next President. In a nationwide address, President Nazarbayev said the presidential election had been moved in order to prevent an overlap with upcoming parliamentary elections.