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

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

Elections in Guatemala: November 6 Run-off Presidential Election

November 02, 2011

These frequently asked questions (FAQs) provide insight into issues related to the upcoming election.

Elections

Political Finance in Guatemala: Progress and Challenges

October 13, 2011

Political financing is a central issue in Guatemala’s public agenda, not only because of large campaign investments made by political parties, but also because the challenges of financing as a result of organized crime.

Political Finance, Election Management

Guatemala’s 2011 Elections: Many Firsts for Women

September 27, 2011

The 11 September general elections in Guatemala were a breakthrough for women’s participation in the electoral process. Official figures issued by the Supreme Electoral Tribunal showed that of the 7.3 million citizens registered to vote, more than half, 3.7 million, were women.

Elections, Gender Issues

Guatemala Takes Unprecedented Steps to Ensure Election Access for Citizens with Disabilities

August 10, 2011

To ensure people with disabilities are not deprived of the right to participate in the September general elections, IFES is helping Guatemala’s electoral commission, the Tribunal Supremo Electoral de Guatemala (TSE), introduce measures that will facilitate voting for this segment of the population.

People with Disabilities

Cross-Country Partnership Aims to Increase Transparency in Guatemalan Elections

July 12, 2011

As Guatemala prepares for national elections in September, it won’t be just local election officials working to guarantee fairness and accuracy in the vote.

Election Procedures, Voting Technology, Election Management

‘Fingers’ Help Point Guatemalan Voters in Right Direction

June 23, 2011

When Guatemalan election officials needed help driving traffic to their new website and guiding voters through the online registration process, IFES responded with a few fingers.

Voter Registration, Elections, Civic Education