U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte on the Importance of Elections
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is privileged to have Senator Ayotte on its Board of Directors. The Senator has been a strong advocate for supporting democratic institutions...
View ArticleEngaging Voters in the Philippines Online and Offline
In this podcast IFES Chief of Party Beverly Hagerdon Thakur discusses the influence of social media on citizens in the Philippines and IFES' experiences coupling online engagement with offline,...
View ArticleVideo Tutorial on Election Day Procedures for May 25 Ukraine Election Observers
In this video tutorial, produced by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) in partnership with the Ukrainian Central Election Commission (CEC), election observers learn about key...
View ArticleWhy and how to Get CNIC--Urdu
“Get your CNIC – get yourself registered to vote…because every vote counts!” Motivational voter education messages are instantly recognizable; they permeate the airwaves, and televisions in democratic...
View ArticleGuarding Against Fraud
Since its release, IFES has been using the seven standards outlined in GUARDE in a variety of challenging contexts around the world. In this episode IFES experts discuss their experiences using GUARDE...
View ArticleEqual Access at the United Nations
IFES served as an observer to the 7th Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. IFES has the ability to observe deliberations by the...
View ArticleCitizen Participation in Natural Resource Management in Niger
It is critical to the security and economic development of Niger that citizens' voices are heard. IFES is working with local partners to increase awareness of the risks and rights of workers in the...
View ArticleModern Applications of Election Technology
IFES supports the use of technology to promote sustainability in the democratic process, working with election management bodies to utilize various technologies that are appropriate in local context.
View ArticleElections Worth Dying For? A Selection of Case Studies from Africa
The book Elections Worth Dying For? A Selection of Case Studies from Africa examines the roots of violence within election processes in Africa from a variety of perspectives. Watch this special book...
View ArticleService Learning: Fostering Citizenship and Democracy
Service learning programs provide participants opportunities to apply their skills and education to community-level issues. The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) incorporates...
View ArticlePromoting Participation By Electing Youth: The London Youth Advisory Council
The London Youth Advisory Council (LYAC) of Ontario, Canada is comprised of young people who are elected to their positions by the general public. Each councilor represents a ward, or region, of the...
View ArticleNurturing Democracy in the Maldives
In June, The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) held a “Democracy Camp” for 40 youths, aged 14-16, from around the country.The primary goal of the camp is to enhance the...
View ArticleBuilding Tomorrow: Fostering Citizenship and Democracy through Service Learning
Service learning is a unique approach to civic education for young people, incorporating both community service and academic learning objectives. This model is designed to enhance the learning process...
View ArticleReflections on Democracy Promotion
In this podcast, Svetlik discusses challenges and opportunities involved in organizing credible elections and ensuring all citizens have a voice in the way they are governed. Svetlik also describes the...
View ArticleSelima Ahmad: Business Leader and Peace Advocate
Women in Bangladesh subject to violence and intimidation. IFES’ Women Against Violence in Elections (WAVE) program gathers students and academics, civil society and media and business and political...
View ArticleIFES 2014 Democracy Awards Dinner: Maria Corina Machado Acceptance Message
In a recorded message, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado accepted the 2014 Charles T. Manatt Democracy Award and discussed the state of democracy in Venezuela.
View Article2014 Charles T. Manatt Democracy Awards Ceremony
The presentation of the 2014 Charles T. Manatt Democracy Awards took place on October 1 at the Washington Marriot at Metro Center in Washington, D.C. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Congressman Steny...
View ArticleSecuring the Rights of Indigenous Communities in the Philippines
In this episode of Dialogues on Democracy, Philippine Election Commissioner Luie Guia discusses access for indigenous populations in his country.
View ArticleElection Observers' Guide: 2014 Early Parliamentary Elections in Ukraine
For international and domestic observers of the 2014 early parliamentary elections IFES produced a video that consists of six separate chapters that cover issues such as the rights and responsibilities...
View Article2014 IFES Baxter Award Ceremony Honors Dr. Christiana Thorpe
IFES) presented the 2014 Joe C. Baxter Award to Dr. Christiana Thorpe, Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chairwoman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) of Sierra Leone. Dr. Thorpe is the first...
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