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Voter Registration Improvement is a Priority for Iraqi Leadership
Having a reliable voter register is a key concern for election management bodies. An accurate voter register ensures voter access to, and the integrity of, the electoral process. Launched in October 2011, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems’ (IFES) Iraq Elections Support Project (ESP) provides technical assistance to the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC), the Iraqi election management body, in various areas including voter registration.
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The Challenges Facing Democracy Promotion in 2014 and Beyond
In 2014, a host of international crises – from the rise of ISIS to the Ebola crisis – dominated the agenda of the international community. While there were some notable democratic successes last year, such as Indonesia’s continued democratic consolidation and the positive progress of Tunisia’s transition, 2014 was not exactly a banner year for democracy worldwide.
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New Disability Rights and Elections Training Module Piloted in South and Southeast Asia
Governmental and civil society stakeholders are often not aware of the barriers to equal political participation encountered by people with disabilities or how to mitigate them.
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IFES Q&A with Former Senior Development Manager Triona O’Connor
Former Senior Development Manager Triona O’Connor excels at helping others understand
how to navigate and make sense of complex international grants, cooperative agreements and contracts. In this Q&A, she discusses highlights from her time at IFES and the challenges of expanding relationships and funding for democracy programs.
how to navigate and make sense of complex international grants, cooperative agreements and contracts. In this Q&A, she discusses highlights from her time at IFES and the challenges of expanding relationships and funding for democracy programs.
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Liberians Vote in Delayed Special Senate Elections
Originally slated for October 14, 2014, Liberia's special senatorial elections were moved to December 20 due to the Ebola outbreak. Amid this public health crisis, Liberians headed to the polls to elect half of the country's 30-member Senate. With the State of Emergency imposed by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf expiring in November, the conduct of this election was an important marker of the progress made in the fight against Ebola. Four different teams from the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) deployed to the counties of Montserrado, Bomi, Margibi and Grand Bassa in central Liberia to witness the vote.
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Former IFES Board Chairman Ambassador Charles T. Manatt Honored at DNC Dedication Celebration
On December 10, 2014, Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) hosted a dedication of the third floor of the national DNC’s offices in honor of the late Charles T. "Chuck" Manatt (1936-2011), DNC Chair from 1981-1985 and International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) Board of Directors Chair from 1993-1999. Members of the Manatt family participated in the tribute including his widow Kathleen Manatt, son Daniel Manatt, daughter Michele A. Manatt, her husband Wolfram Anders and Manatt’s grandson Patrick Anders.
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Promoting Democracy in 2014: IFES’ Year in Review
As 2014 comes to a close, the challenges and opportunities facing democracy around the globe remain immense. The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) continues to play an important role in elections and democracy worldwide. Our programming supports citizens’ fundamental human right to participate in free and fair elections and have a say in how they are governed. In 2014, IFES worked to support credible and inclusive elections from Indonesia – one of the world’s largest democracies – to Tunisia – where a closely watched democratic transition is occurring – and in many other countries.
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Registering Marginalized Populations to Vote in Nepal
As Nepal undergoes critical electoral and governance changes, IFES Nepal is working with local partners to register Nepalis – including Dalits, youth, Muslim women, freed Kamaiya (those subjected to forced labor) and other historically marginalized groups – to vote. This is part of IFES Nepal’s efforts to ensure that all Nepalis are able to participate actively in Nepal’s evolving political process.
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Barriers to Access are Coming Down in Haiti and Latin America
Election officials and disabilities rights organizations are working to break down barriers in Latin America and Haiti. In this video, IFES Inclusion Coordinator Anais Keenon interviewed Pamela Molina to discuss this work. Molina is an international expert on and advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities.