Russia's Democratic Awakening

January 31, 2012

Irina Zaslavskaya, a native of St. Petersburg who facilitated IFES’ first interaction with Russia’s election commission, talks to us about helping empower the first post-Soviet election management bodies and the yearning for dignity before one’s government.

Elections, Democracy Assistance

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

Call for Submissions: 2012 IFES Photography Contest

December 27, 2011

IFES conducts an annual democracy-themed photography competition to profile the many ways individuals demonstrate a sense of civic responsibility around the world. This year IFES encourages images of individuals taking part in the electoral process or other activities that demonstrate the values of democratic governance and citizen engagement.

Democracy Assistance, Civil Society, Elections

IFES 2011 Contributions to the Cause of Democracy

December 22, 2011

Providing support to election management bodies in four continents; hosting conversations on political finance and corruption; producing publications on Iran’s electoral system, election adjudication and strategic planning; and, primarily, focusing our work on the ideas of voter access and inclusion of all citizens — these were IFES’ 2011 success stories.

Elections, Democracy Assistance, Gender Issues, People with Disabilities

2011: A Year of Momentous Elections

December 21, 2011

2011 was a year of historic elections. From the referendum that brought independence to South Sudan, to the first free and fair elections in Tunisia and the first legislative election in 10 years in Cote d’Ivoire, the year was full of important polls and milestones for democracy. This gallery presents images of some of the elections around the world in which IFES had the privilege to be involved.

Elections, Democracy Assistance

IFES 2012 Wall Calendar Now Available

December 19, 2011

Beginning with December 2011 and ending with December 2012, each month highlights democracy at work in a different country, major national holidays and the dates of upcoming elections worldwide. The calendar simultaneously celebrates IFES’ 25 years of work through stories and photos. 

Democracy Assistance, Civil Society, Elections, Gender Issues, People with Disabilities

Vaclav Havel: A Champion of Democracy Dies

December 19, 2011

Those in support of democracy and human rights have lost a star with the passing of Vaclav Havel. The playwright, poet and dissident who rose to become the last president of Czechoslovakia and first president of the Czech Republic, died on Sunday, December 18, at the age of 75.

Democracy Assistance, Governance, Civil Society

Delia Ferreira Rubio Receives Baxter Award

December 09, 2011

On the evening of December 8 in Washington, D.C., Delia Ferreira Rubio was awarded the 2011 Joe C. Baxter Award.

Democracy Assistance, Political Finance

2011 Joe C. Baxter Award Reception

December 08, 2011

The 2011 Joe C. Baxter Award will be presented Dec. 8, 2011, to Delia Ferreira Rubio.

Political Finance, Democracy Assistance

Thomas Carothers Speaks on the Arab Spring at IFES

December 07, 2011

The Arab Spring has sparked a new dynamic in democracy support where the United States and Europe are no longer the only advisors, Carothers told IFES project leaders and guests Tuesday.

Democracy Assistance, Governance