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IFES Statement on the departure of USAID from Russia
IFES is troubled by the imminent departure of USAID from Russia. The closing of USAID's office and its support will present additional challenges for Russian citizens and organizations in the pursuit of democratic development.
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VIDEO: IFES' 2012 Democracy Awards Dinner
IFES hosted the 2012 Charles T. Manatt Democracy Awards Dinner on September 11. The annual awards recognize men and women who demonstrate a commitment to advancing freedom and democratic values.
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Empowering Women in Kenya: A Conversation with Advocate Maimuna Mwidau
Watch an engaging conversation with prominent women's advocate Maimuna Mwidau and IFES Deputy Director for Africa Abigail Wilson on the progress women have made over the last half decade and the challenges they still face in the pursuit of gender equality in Kenya.
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Snapshots: 2012 Manatt Democracy Awards Dinner
IFES' 2012 Charles T. Manatt Democracy Awards dinner was held in Washington, D.C., on September 11. Current and former U.S. elected officials, members of the diplomatic corps, colleagues and friends gathered to honor this year's award recipients: Rep. David Dreier (R-Calif.), Rep. Nita Lowey (D-N.Y.) and women's advocate Maimuna Mwidau of Kenya. The evening also offered an opportunity to commemorate IFES' 25th anniversary.
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Statement by IFES President and CEO Bill Sweeney on the Death of U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens
IFES offers its condolences to the families of the victims of the attacks in Benghazi on behalf of all our colleagues around the world. We remember the lives of those we lost and keep them in our thoughts and prayers.
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In the Midst of History: IFES Experts Share their Experiences
IFES chiefs of party and country directors are in the thick of every election to which they lend their expertise.
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A Quarter Century of Sustainable Democracy
In 1987, IFES began assisting election management bodies across the globe deliver better elections to their citizens. Twenty-five years later, we have worked with stakeholders in every aspect of the electoral cycle in over 135 countries. This photo gallery celebrates IFES' 25 proudest moments from around the world.
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Youth Participation: Preparing for the Future, Making an Impact Today
International Youth Day, commemorated every year on August 12, provides an opportunity to reflect on the contributions of young persons around the world to their countries' democratic systems. By helping spread information about the importance of voting, participating in workshops on civic responsibility, forming organizations to advance democratic practices and casting their ballots – youth are powerful change agents in their societies.
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IFES Announces 2012 Democracy Award Winners
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) will honor an international women's rights advocate and two United States lawmakers with its 2012 Charles T. Manatt Democracy Awards.
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Digital Development: Connecting People and Technology in Foreign Assistance
A conversation about how technology supports international development in areas such as democracy and governance. Experts shared past experiences with technology projects as well as perspectives on using technology to create sustainable solutions to development challenges.