Engaging Future Voters
December 02, 2011
The conversation will begin with a brief presentation on IFES’ youth initiatives in the Philippines and Afghanistan. Participants from attending organizations will then be invited to share their own experiences working with young people and increasing their participation in democratic processes.
Recognizing the Power of Youth on International Youth Day
August 12, 2011
Established by the United Nations in 1999, International Youth Day brings awareness to the needs of young people and the efforts that need to be made to aid their development. Through our various programs, IFES has seen first-hand that with a little assistance, youth can be a powerful force in improving their societies.
Youth and Elections
Women Count
August 10, 2011
Only one out of every five legislators in the world is a woman, and many countries still deny women the right to cast a ballot. Learn more about IFES’ work to promote equal rights, justice and political participation for women around the world.
Gender Issues
IFES Trains Afghan Journalists for a More Vibrant Democracy
July 26, 2011
Journalism plays a central role in democracy, providing independent information to the public and checking those in power. In Afghanistan, decades of conflict restricted freedom of the press and the way citizens obtain information. As Afghanistan’s young democracy grows, its fledgling press corps must also be brought up to international standards.
Civil Society,
Post-conflict
Future Leaders Club: Empowering Afghan Women Advocates
May 25, 2011
Women make up half the world’s population and provide an important perspective on social, economic and political matters. Yet, their voice is often missing in the political debate. With the goal of empowering young Afghan women with the requisite skills to be effective advocates, IFES launched the Future Leaders Club (FLC) in 2010.
Gender Issues
Campaign Finance Oversight in the 2009 Presidential Elections in Afghanistan
10/30/2009
In this paper, Dr Magnus Ohman analyzes the campaign finance oversight system put in place by the Independent Election Commission (IEC) for the 2009 Presidential elections. Specifically, the paper looks at the political finance regulations that were in place, the preparations made by the IEC in relation to campaign finance prior to the elections, actual reported financial transactions, and recommendations for reform among other issues.
Political Finance,
Elections
Promoting Women’s Political Participation in South Asia: Afghanistan, Nepal and India
June 02, 2010
On 2 June 2010, IFES chaired a panel discussion at InterAction's 2010 annual Forum titled "Promoting Women’s Political Participation in South Asia." Empowerment, be it economic, social, or political, is key to improving the status of women. Increased active participation in the public sphere and political life complements economic sufficiency and enables women to gain full citizenship. South Asia provides a fertile source of experiences in this area and offers relevant learning that can benefit gender programming in other regions.
Gender Issues,
Democracy Assistance,
Civil Society,
Civic Education,
Education