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Empowering Tomorrow through Youth Engagement

IFES works to empower youth around the world by hosting democracy-focused camps, events, and activities. By educating young people about democracy, we enable them to express themselves and have a voice in their communities.
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Stunts and Races for Gender Equality

On April 4-5, the IFES-supported Journalists Network for Gender Equality (JNGE) conducted a public outreach campaign titled, “We Need Women in Politics! Vote for Women!” A gender-themed arts and crafts exhibition was held in Telavi, followed by a gender-themed auto rally that gathered over 3,000 attendees, including the Governor of Kakheti and the head of Telavi’s municipality. Six women and 16 men racers participated in the event, which highlighted the importance of gender equality with an innovative twist.
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IFES Holds Post-Election Evaluation and Institutional Modernization Workshops in Honduras

Once and for all, the November 2013 general elections in Honduras closed a significantly difficult chapter in the country’s history. After more than four years of holding its breath, wandering in a sort of purgatory, Honduras was able to fully regain its democratic footing. In the process, the country’s political landscape experienced deep changes; no longer is Honduras a two-party country, but rather a multi-party democracy with a promising future for political diversity. Indeed, Honduran democracy has not only been fully restored, it has also evolved.
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IFES Civics Course Alum Serves as Precinct Election Commissioner

Prior to participating in IFES’ Democracy and Citizenship course, Nika Markozashvili possessed only basic knowledge about citizenship and the responsibilities of citizens in a democracy. The course content had a profound impact on Markozashvili’s understanding of his role in public life. “As I passed the course, [in] time I realized my role in building democratic society,” he said.
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Georgia PSA: Independent Person -- Free Choice

To this end, IFES supported the Coalition for Independent Living's (CIL) voter motivation and education campaign. This umbrella group of over 25 disabled persons' organizations produced a public service announcement targeting voters with disabilities, which explains the importance of participation and provides an overview of the services available for those requiring additional assistance ahead of and on Election Day.
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High Turnout, Excitement around Honduras’ General Elections

General elections in Honduras, held on November 24, 2013, saw a high percentage of registered voters going to the polls. Luis Arturo Sobalvarro, IFES Chief of Party in Honduras, answers some questions on Election Day.
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A Milestone for Georgian Democracy: the 2013 Presidential Elections

On October 27, 2013, Georgia held presidential elections. These polls were peaceful and the results were largely accepted. This vote also resulted in the nation's second consecutive peaceful transfer of power through the ballot box, marking a historic day for all Georgians and an important step in the nation’s democratic development.
The gallery captures highlights from the pre-election period and Election Day.