Increasing Inclusion in Southeast Asia

February 01, 2012

The first-ever conference on increasing political access in Southeast Asia is underway in Jakarta.

People with Disabilities, Civil Society

Empowering Persons with Disabilities in the Dominican Republic

January 27, 2012

In the Dominican Republic, IFES will begin a program to promote and increase the political participation of voters with disabilities. The project will support the Central Electoral Board ahead of the presidential election in May 2012.

People with Disabilities

IFES Sparks First-Ever Regional Dialogue on Inclusion in Southeast Asia

January 25, 2012

At present, there are an estimated 60 million persons with disabilities living throughout Southeast Asia who face barriers in exercising their political rights.

People with Disabilities, Civil Society

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

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

Observing International Day of Persons with Disabilities

December 02, 2011

An estimated 15 percent of the world’s population lives with a disability. Beyond barriers faced in everyday life, persons with disabilities are often subjected to discrimination and excluded from political processes, stifling their voice.

People with Disabilities

IFES Receives Award for Inclusion Work

November 23, 2011

IFES received an award from the National Council for People with Disabilities (CONADI) in Guatemala for its work in the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the electoral process.

People with Disabilities

Guatemala's Historic Second Round

November 21, 2011

On 6 November, Guatemala held the runoff for its presidential election. The poll that was eventually won by Otto Pérez Perez Molina, a retired army general from the Patriotic Party (Partido Patriota, PP), had a record turnout for a second round vote. It also ushered in the first female vice president of Guatemala as both presidential candidates had a woman for a running mate. IFES assisted Guatemala’s election commission (Tribunal Supremo Electoral, TSE) in a number of efforts, including voter outreach, poll worker training and increasing electoral access for persons with disabilities.

Elections, People with Disabilities

IFES Invited to Participate in Global Disability Rights Library

November 10, 2011

IFES is now an official contributor to the Global Disability Rights Library (GDRL), a repository of best practices on how to include persons with disabilities in their communities.

People with Disabilities, Civil Society

Record High Voter Turnout during Guatemala Run-off Election

November 08, 2011

On Sunday, November 6, Guatemala held the second round of its presidential election. Max Zaldivar, IFES Chief of Party in Guatemala, answered a few questions about the election.

Elections, Voter Turnout, People with Disabilities