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IFES Recognizes International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2022
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) supports Indigenous Peoples and their organizations to take part in elections and other decision-making processes and celebrates the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2022.
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Enhancing Indigenous Women’s Political Leadership in Ecuador
In May 2022, IFES and Fundación Esquel Ecuador launched a training process with Indigenous women from Movimiento de Unidad Plurinacional Pachakutik – Nuevo País (Pachakutik Plurinational Unity Movement, or Pachakutik) on gender parity and political leadership.
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IFES Collaborates with Deaf Persons’ Associations to Develop First Sign Language Electoral Lexicon in Senegal
As part of the USAID Elections Support Program in Senegal, implemented by CEPPS, IFES is working with election management bodies to enhance their communications practices to be more inclusive of traditionally underrepresented groups.
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Developing Skills of Young Leaders with Disabilities in Sri Lanka
IFES and the Center for Disability Research, Education and Practice at the University of Colombo implemented IFES’ signature Engaging a New Generation for Accessible Governance and Elections (ENGAGE) political leadership course for 18 young Sri Lankans with disabilities from the university.
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IFES Commemorates the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) commemorates the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia on May 17, a day to bring awareness to the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI+) people around the world.
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Indigenous Youth Use Political Power for Social Change
IFES experts co-author "Indigenous Youth Use Political Power for Social Change."
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IFES Launches Inclusive Digital Advocacy Toolkit
On Nov. 15, 2021, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems launched the Inclusive Digital Advocacy Toolkit, a new resource to support civil society organizations, organizations of persons with disabilities and diverse advocates to use social media and technology in advocacy activities.
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IFES Commends Establishment of US Office of International Disability Rights
IFES commends the U.S. Department of State's permanent establishment of the Office of International Disability Rights.
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Young Pacific Island Leaders Advancing Disability Rights, Education and Youth Participation
IFES and partner USPSA launched an interactive virtual webinar series, “Youth Advocacy for Inclusive COVID-19 Response and Recovery,” to empower young advocates throughout the Pacific Islands.
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Jamaican Advocates Learn How to Assess Polling Stations for Accessibility
From Oct. 7-8, 2021, IFES trained disability rights advocates in Jamaica from the Combined Disabilities Association on polling station assessments.