Egypt

Egypt Public Service Announcement: Women, Egypt Is Your Home

March 21, 2013

IFES helped produce this public service announcement to encourage women to participate in the political process during the Shura Council elections. The video reminds women that Egypt is also their home, so they should care for their country the way they care for their homes--and one of the ways to do so is by voting.

Media Relations, All Election Management, All Citizen Participation

Photo Gallery: Elections and Democratic Transitions to Watch in 2013

January 22, 2013

While elections and democratic transitions are significant to a country’s advancement, some events have the potential to make not only a regional impact, but a global impact as well.

This photo gallery takes a look at the electoral processes and transitions to watch in 2013.

All Election Management

In Egypt, Increasing Electoral Access for All

December 03, 2012

In July 2011, as Egypt prepared to hold its first elections following the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak, IFES conducted a workshop aimed at developing an action plan for increasing access to the electoral process for persons with disabilities. 

Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities, All Inclusion and Empowerment

Elections in Egypt: Implications of Recent Court Decisions on the Electoral Framework

August 09, 2012

Egyptian electoral systems underwent several significant changes in the lead-up to the 2011-2012 parliamentary and presidential elections.

Legal Framework, All Election Management

IFES Hosts and Engages Egyptian Students on the Future of Their Country

July 23, 2012

On July 13, IFES hosted a group of 12 university students from Egypt to discuss voting, elections and governance in their country. They met IFES representatives and learned about IFES' work in Egypt, Tunisia and other Middle East and North African (MENA) countries before and after the Arab Spring.

Youth Engagement, All Inclusion and Empowerment

Cataloging Changes in Egypt

July 19, 2012

On February 11, 2011, the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) assumed power following the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak. Since then, the SCAF has overseen the transition process in Egypt. Initially, this process was set by the Constitutional Declaration, issued by the SCAF in March 2011. This document envisions parliamentary elections, the drafting of a new constitution, a constitutional referendum and presidential elections, albeit without a clear timeframe.

Legal Framework, All Election Management

Second Round of Egypt’s Presidential Elections

June 18, 2012

On June 16 and 17, Egypt held the second round of the presidential elections; this historic event allowed Egyptians to elect the first president since the fall of the Mubarak regime and marks a key milestone in the ongoing transition.

All Election Management

Elections in Egypt: June 16-17 Presidential Election Run-off

June 14, 2012

Egyptians will choose to vote for Muslim Brotherhood’s candidate Mohamed Morsi or Ahmed Shafiq, former air force commander and the last prime minister to serve under Mubarak. Elections in Egypt: June 16-17 Presidential Election Run-off answers additional questions relating to the run-off election

Egypt’s First Free Presidential Election

May 25, 2012

Fifteen months after the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak, Egypt held what is considered to be the first free presidential election in the country’s history. Over the span of two days, citizens all across the country queued to cast their vote for one of the 13 candidates on the ballot. Antonio Spinelli, IFES Country Director in Egypt, comments on the momentous election.

All Election Management

Elections in Egypt: May 23-24 Presidential Election

May 04, 2012

On May 23-24, Egyptians will cast their ballots in the first presidential election since the ouster of former President Hosni Mubarak. Elections in Egypt: May 23-24 Presidential Election answers questions on Egypt's electoral system and the presidential race.