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Strategic Planning: Laying the Groundwork for Sri Lanka's 2020 Elections
In May 2016, IFES held a four-day strategic planning workshop with 35 EC members and staff. The workshop – facilitated by IFES Regional Director for Asia-Pacific Vasu, Sri Lanka Country Director Beverly Hagerdon, and Strategic Planning Specialists.
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Uniting Gender Equality Advocates in Sri Lanka’s Electoral and Constitutional Reform Processes
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) works globally to ensure that men and women engage equally as citizens and elected leaders in a country’s political process.
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Championing an Inclusive Electoral Process in Sri Lanka
As part of the U.S. Agency for International Development funded “Improved Election Management Program” in Sri Lanka, IFES is providing technical support to a network of disability rights advocates working to ensure that the rights of persons with disabilities are integrated into the ongoing electoral reform process.
Election FAQ
Elections in the Kyrgyz Republic: 2015 Parliamentary Elections
On October 4, citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic will elect representatives of political parties to become members of the unicameral 120-seat Parliament.
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Celebrating International Day of Democracy in Pakistan
To mark International Day of Democracy, IFES Pakistan and its partners organized a seminar on civil society engagement in social and political life in Pakistan. Read this story to learn about the other activities conducted by IFES Pakistan in commemoration of International Day of Democracy.
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Sri Lankan Electoral Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya Sets the Bar High
Sri Lankan Electoral Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya has set the bar high for future electoral leaders in Sri Lanka with his fair, ethical and bold leadership.
Election FAQ
Elections in Sri Lanka: 2015 Parliamentary Elections
On August 17, Sri Lankan citizens will elect 225 Members of Parliament to serve five-year terms. The parliamentary vote follows President Maithripala Sirisena’s decision to dissolve the previous Parliament on June 26, 2015.
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Strengthening Disability Inclusion in Pakistan
Since 2010, IFES has collaborated with local disabled persons’ organizations DPOs, NGOs, and the Election Commission of Pakistan to support Pakistanis with disabilities in exercising their fundamental political and electoral rights.
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Fact Sheet: Senate of Pakistan
The role of the Senate of Pakistan is to promote national cohesion and harmony and to alleviate fears of the smaller provinces regarding domination by any one province because of its majority in the National Assembly.
June 24, 2015
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Fact Sheet: Women, Minorities and Persons with Disabilities
The political rights of women, minorities and persons with disabilities are recognized in the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and under a number of international conventions and treaties to which Pakistan is a party.
June 24, 2015