Engaging Youth, Empowering Citizens
As young persons reach the age of enfranchisement and transition from passive to active citizens, it is crucial to provide them the tools and knowledge to that will help them build their country's...
View ArticlePlanting the Seed: Translating Civic Education into Citizen Engagement
Youth is a transitional stage of life. During this time, an individual’s relationship with their government changes from passive to active. As individuals reach the age of enfranchisement, and later...
View ArticleIFES 2013 Democracy Awards Dinner: Kay Granger Acceptance Message
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) honors Representative Kay Granger (R-Texas) with its 2013 Charles T. Manatt Democracy Award. In her taped remarks, she speaks about the...
View Article2013 IFES Democracy Awards Dinner: Dr. Leonardo Valdés Zurita and IFE...
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) honors the head of Mexico’s Federal Electoral Institute (IFE) with its 2013 Charles T. Manatt Democracy Award. IFE President Dr. Leonardo...
View Article2013 Charles T. Manatt Democracy Awards Dinner
The presentation of the 2013 Charles T. Manatt Democracy Awards took place on September 24 in Washington, D.C. Senator Richard Durbin (D-Ill.), Representative Kay Granger (R-Texas) and President of...
View ArticleInclusion of Marginalized Communities in Georgia
For many years, non-Georgian speaking regions of the country have been disenfranchised, as election information has been historically distributed only in the Georgian language. This podcast features...
View ArticleWomen’s Political Participation in Libya: Progress and Pitfalls
It is crucial that women’s voices are heard as Libya codifies human rights in national legislation and establishes government institutions. This panel centers on the current situation in Libya for...
View ArticleIn Post-Election Georgia, A New Outlook for Women
Georgia's October 2013 presidential election resulted in the nation's second consecutive peaceful transfer of power through the ballot box. Although women have made strides in political participation...
View ArticleCollaboration to Ensure Access: Crosscutting work in Myanmar
As Myanmar continues to develop and reform its electoral processes, it is important that all segments of the population, including women and persons with disabilities, are taken into consideration and...
View ArticleGeorgia PSA: Independent Person -- Free Choice
To this end, IFES supported the Coalition for Independent Living's (CIL) voter motivation and education campaign. This umbrella group of over 25 disabled persons' organizations produced a public...
View ArticleTransition at a Crossroads: Moving Beyond the GCC Agreement in Yemen
In late 2011, Yemeni political leaders and stakeholders endorsed the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Agreement, which laid out a two-year roadmap for resolving Yemen's political paralysis. The agreement...
View ArticleReflecting on Human Rights: A Look at 2013
As we celebrate International Human Rights Day here at the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), we take this opportunity to reflect on 2013 and share some of our biggest successes in...
View ArticleEqual Rights, Equal Access
Ensuring all citizens have access to the electoral process is a cornerstone of a vibrant democracy.IFES works around the world to secure and protect the electoral rights of persons with disabilities....
View ArticleProtests in Ukraine: Their Effects on Elections
In this podcast, IFES Chief of Party in Ukraine, David Ennis sheds light on the current demonstrations by drawing on insight provided by two decades of IFES public opinion polls in the country. He also...
View ArticleRevolution or Resolution: Is Ukraine Poised for Change?
Ukraine finds itself in unchartered, unstable territory. The EuroMaidan protests – triggered by the government's last minute decision not to sign the European Union Association Agreement – have been...
View ArticleFostering Democracy Through Education
The recently published Best Practices Manual on Democracy Education by the Council for a Community of Democracies provides a myriad of examples and case studies of democracy education programs for...
View ArticleIFES Honors and Celebrates the Work of Dr. Jørgen Elklit
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) presented Dr. Jørgen Elklit, Professor of Political Science and Government at Aarhus University, Denmark, with the 2013 Joe C. Baxter Award....
View ArticleChampioning Electoral Integrity: 2013 Baxter Awardee Dr. Jørgen Elklit
The 2013 Joe C. Baxter awardee, Dr. Jørgen Elklit, was selected because he has had a significant impact on the field of election administration and electoral integrity and transparency. In this podcast...
View ArticleApril 2014 Ukraine Survey and Preparations for May 25 Elections
On May 2nd IFES held an event to discuss the results of IFES' April 2014 Ukraine Survey and ongoing preparations for the early presidential elections.
View ArticleArguments and Friends: The Voice of Debate Participants
IFES’ 2010 University Debate Club was the first debate club formed in Afghanistan. Listen to the voices of Nasser Naimi, Mansur Shah and Zabihullah Barakzai about the impact the clubs had on them.
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