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Elections in Ukraine: 2019 Presidential Election
On March 31, Ukrainian citizens went to the polls to elect a new president. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions on Elections in Ukraine: 2019 Presidential Election.
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Sri Lankan Women Leaders Deliver Civic and Voter Education Outreach
IFES has been working with the Election Commission and National Committee on Women to conduct dozens of facilitators’ trainings that equip local women leaders with the skills needed to lead voter and civic education sessions.
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IFES' Approach to Supporting Indigenous Political Rights
To better inform policy discussions, IFES facilitates comparative research and dialogue on challenges and innovation in elections and the rights of indigenous peoples. IFES also assists countries to meet United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples standards by holding inclusive national and local elections that respect language and traditional political institutions and practices.
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Women of IFES: Q&A with Fernanda Buril
IFES’ leadership in the field is comprised of a cadre of women professionals with firsthand experience administering elections in every region of the world. In this Q&A, Dr. Fernanda Buril discusses integrating her academic background into programmatic work at IFES, authoritarianism and disinformation as major challenges to democracy, and how she has learned the importance of the “nuts and bolts” of electoral processes in her work to strengthen them.
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Increasing Youth Political Participation in Nepal
In Nepal, IFES partnered with the civil society organization Association of Youth Organizations Nepal (AYON) to implement the “Youth for Good Governance” project, which aims to build the capacity of young Nepalis to engage with elected representatives and actively participate in political processes. AYON produced and filmed a youth participation video, highlighting the importance of youth inclusion across political, social and economic sectors.
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Tapping Women's Leadership Potential for Civic Engagement
In early March, IFES and its local partner VBNK concluded a series of "She Leads" workshops in Cambodia. "She Leads Cambodia" provides training to rural and marginalized women who aspire to become more involved in their communities.
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Nigeria Holds Greatly Anticipated 2019 Presidential and National Assembly Elections
On February 23, Nigerians went to the polls to cast their votes in the presidential and National Assembly elections. The 2019 elections are another test for the overall functionality and inclusiveness of the Nigerian electoral process, and the public reaction to the announcements of election results is the next test for the credibility of the electoral process.
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Supporting Credible Electoral Processes in Nigeria
On February 16, Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission announced the postponement of highly anticipated general elections. IFES has provided critical support to Nigerian election officials and civil society organizations and will continue to provide technical assistance to facilitate the development of free, fair and credible electoral processes.
Election FAQ
Elections in Nigeria: 2019 General Elections
Nigerian citizens were scheduled to go the polls for general elections on February 16 and March 2. On February 16, the Independent National Electoral Commission announced a postponement of the elections by one week. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions on Elections in Nigeria: 2019 General Elections.
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Results Transmission Expertise Contributes to Credible Presidential Election in El Salvador
IFES provided invaluable support to the Salvadoran electoral authorities’ work to administer a transparent election, improving the performance of the results transmission system and contributing to the release of clear, accurate and timely results of the country’s February 3 presidential election.