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IFES Launches Revamped ElectionAccess.org
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is proud to announce that the newly renovated ElectionAccess.org website is now live. The site is the world's first and only free resource solely dedicated to the global political rights of persons with disabilities. It is a one-stop-shop for disability rights advocates and government officials to learn about election laws, best practices in inclusive political participation, and assistive devices.
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Ukraine Gender Assessment 2014
Despite the fact that Ukraine enacted progressive laws related to women compared to other post-Soviet countries, including on trafficking and domestic violence, its percentage of women in parliament has remained below 10 percent since independence, more than two decades ago.
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IFES Democracy Awards 2021
IFES' Democracy Awards honor inspirational leaders with an unwavering commitment to building democracies that deliver for all.
October 26, 2021
6:00 PM EDT
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Local Solutions for Sustainable Civic Education at Georgian Universities
April 2015 marked the one-year anniversary of the formation of the Civic Education Lecturers Association (CELA) – a formal network of over 50 university-level civic educators who teach the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)-developed, semester-long and fully accredited civic education course, Democracy and Citizenship.
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2013 Joe C. Baxter Award Ceremony
IFES honors the life-long work and efforts of Dr. Jørgen Elklit with the 2013 Joe C. Baxter Award. The award recognizes the contribution of a professional whose skills, dedication and sacrifices to the field of election administration epitomizes the mission of IFES and embodies the spirit of former IFES Senior Advisor for Election Administration Joe C. Baxter.
The reception and ceremony for Dr. Elklit was held at IFES’ headquarters in Washington, D.C., on March 10, 2014. Members of the diplomatic community, U.S. Government, IFES’ Board of Directors and our partner organizations celebrated the achievements of Dr. Elklit.
The reception and ceremony for Dr. Elklit was held at IFES’ headquarters in Washington, D.C., on March 10, 2014. Members of the diplomatic community, U.S. Government, IFES’ Board of Directors and our partner organizations celebrated the achievements of Dr. Elklit.
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Democratic Republic of Congo Elections
Democratic Republic of Congo Elections
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Securing the Vote
While confidentiality and security are critical, elections can be vulnerable to security threats against participants, infrastructure, information and materials. Election security is more than just having police and security officials present around polling stations, it also entails the implementation of security measures during all phases of the electoral process. This gallery depicts different actions taken across the globe to safeguard elections.
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IFES Winter and Summer Democracy Camps Empower High-School Students in Kyrgyzstan
Since 2000, with the support of USAID, IFES has conducted over 20 Democracy Camps across Kyrgyzstan. Ninth- and tenth-grade participants learn democratic values, leadership skills, teamwork, their role as citizens, and how to advocate for change in their society. In 2009, over 2,600 students applied to take part in the camps. The goal of this project is to build civic mindedness and engagement among the young generation, and to instill in them a belief in their capacity as individuals to improve their country and communities. This is a necessary step in building a more democratic culture in Kyrgyzstan.
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Election Fairs Ahead of the 2010 Elections in Tajikistan
Throughout the month of February 2010, IFES conducted a series of Election Fairs across Tajikistan in advance of the February 28 national and municipal legislative elections.
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IFES 2009 Indonesian Parliamentary Election Simulation
IFES 2009 Indonesian Parliamentary Election Simulation