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A Look at Burkina Faso’s November General Elections
On November 29, citizens of Burkina Faso headed to the polls to elect their next President and Deputies who will represent them in the National Assembly.
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Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Today, the annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities, is an opportunity to commemorate the human rights of persons with disabilities. For more than 15 years, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) has worked to support the political rights of men and women with disabilities, recognizing that that all people - with and without disabilities – should have an equal opportunity to contribute their voice within the political life of their communities.
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Photo Gallery: IFES 2015 Photography Contest Winner and Finalists
An image of two Fulani women patiently queueing to register to vote in Nigeria’s 2015 historic elections received top honors in the International Foundation for Electoral Systems’ (IFES) 2015 Photography Contest.
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Learn More About ElectionAccess.org's Accessibility Features
This two-minute video describes different accessibility features available on ElectionAccess.org, such as the ability to adjust text size, change background colors and activate BrowseAloud, a text-to-speech program.
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Encouraging Women to Vote in Côte d'Ivoire
On October 16, 2015, N'Gboado, a local civil society organization partnering with the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), created and performed a theater play in Yopougon, a commune of Abidjan where post-election violence broke out in 2010.
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Increasing Women and Girls’ Leadership during Political Transition
On October 1, 2015, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18) and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) hosted “Increasing Women and Girls’ Leadership during Political Transition,” a “Women, Peace and Security” breakfast briefing focusing on challenges and opportunities for women and girls’ political engagement after conflict.
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Q&A with U.S. Congressman Langevin
In 2000, U.S. Congressman Jim Langevin (D-R.I.) was the first quadriplegic elected to serve in the United States House of Representatives. During his tenure, he has been recognized as a national leader on security, healthcare and cybersecurity, as well as being a strong advocate for inclusion and independence for persons with disabilities.
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Beyond the Headlines: The Movement of Women and Girls in Conflict
On November 19, 2015, IFES and the Office of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18) hosted “Beyond the Headlines: The Movement of Women and Girls in Conflict,” the third installment of the “Women, Peace and Security” Capitol Hill breakfast briefing series.
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RightsNow! Consortium Engages Disability Rights Communities in Mexico
At a training hosted in Mexico City from October 26-30, 2015, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) joined RightsNow! consortium partners and the Mexican Coalition for People with Disabilities (Coalición México por los Derechos de las Personas con Discapacidad [COAMEX]) in conducting a leadership and advocacy training for members of the disability rights advocacy community in Mexico.
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Post-Election Q&A: Côte d’Ivoire’s 2015 Presidential Elections
In this post-election Q&A, IFES Côte d’Ivoire Chief of Party Sophie Lagueny discusses the importance of the 2015 elections for Côte d’Ivoire, IFES’ activities in the country in the lead up to the vote and the post-election atmosphere.