Voter Registration in Nepal: Reaching Out to Underrepresented Groups

January 13, 2012

It is estimated that up to 5 million eligible Nepalis are not registered to vote. To combat this trend, the Election Commission of Nepal has launched a voter registration initiative and several voter education programs.  IFES is implementing these projects with the support of local civil society organizations.

Civic Education, Gender Issues, Voter Registration, Youth and Elections

2012 IFES Photography Contest

January 05, 2012

IFES sponsors this annual contest to illustrate the many ways people around the world demonstrate a sense of civic responsibility . The contest seeks photographs of individuals taking part in elections or other activities that demonstrate the values of democratic governance and civic engagement.

Democracy Assistance, Elections, Governance, Civil Society, Civic Education

In Jamaica, Citizens Stand Against Political Corruption

November 21, 2011

The intersection of corruption and politics has, in recent years, become cause for concern in the island nation where politics dominate public life and election fervor is easily generated by an engaged electorate.

Political Finance, Civic Education

Promoting Civil Rights in a Flash

October 28, 2011

September 22 seemed like an ordinary day in Freedom Square in Tbilisi, Georgia. People mulled about, carrying out their daily activities; some folks were walking, others reading. That’s until the flashmob showed up.

Civic Education, Education

DJ GAYTT Wins Best Song in French for the VOICE Contest in the DRC

October 14, 2011

IFES, in partnership with Search for Common Ground (SFCG), organized and implemented the contest to find a song that would motivate the Congolese to vote in the upcoming elections.

Civic Education, Youth and Elections

A Week in Cambodia

September 30, 2011

IFES’ Women’s Leadership program, conducted in five provinces across Cambodia the spring of 2011, sought to increase women’s personal development and leadership skills and knowledge of the election process. During the week of 14-21 September, some of the participants joined IFES staff in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap to discuss what they have learned. This week coincided with the Pchum Ben festival, during which Cambodians pay their respect to deceased relatives, and the 2011 voter registration period, which IFES witnessed.  This photo gallery compiles images from the week of 14-21 September in Phnom Penh.

Gender Issues, Civic Education

Expanding Voter Education in the DRC

September 29, 2011

IFES has been working in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since 1998, and is currently focusing on a civic education program. Program Coordinator Matthew Cohen recently visited DRC to help the project expand to more DRC provinces.

Civic Education

Conversations and Films: Voter Education Efforts in Liberia

August 31, 2011

In an effort to increase awareness and knowledge on the 23 August constitutional referendum that was held in Liberia, IFES and 18 civil society organizations (CSOs) launched an extensive civic and voter education campaign. Posters were placed throughout Liberian towns and villages, outreach was performed for individuals across the country and a mobile cinema featuring a film on the changes that would be implemented by the referendum went on tour.

Civic Education, Election Procedures

Increasing Women’s Political Participation in Liberia: Challenges and Potential Lessons from India, Rwanda and South Africa

August 19, 2011

Liberia, like many democracies, faces the challenge of identifying and implementing strategies for leveling the numbers of women and men in national governance and decision-making capacities.

Gender Issues, Civic Education

U.S. Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Visits IFES’ Democracy Camps

August 02, 2011

United States Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Pamela Spratlen visited IFES’ Democracy Camps on Tuesday, 26 July.

Youth and Elections, Civic Education