Observing International Women's Day

March 08, 2010

International Women's Day began to be observed in the early 1900's when women became more vocal about their desire for equality and freedom. Since then, International Women's Day has gained greater acknowledgement so that today it is internationally recognized.

Gender Issues, Civil Society, Education

IFES Releases Survey Findings on Women's Political Standing in Lebanon

February 18, 2010

Key findings from a national survey on Lebanese political attitudes and practices were released by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES). The data gives much insight into the status of women in Lebanon.

Gender Issues, Education, Civil Society

Highlights from the Lebanon SWMENA Survey

December 22, 2009

In August 2009, IFES undertook a nationally representative survey on the status of women in Lebanon. The survey covered a wide array of subject areas such as political, civic and economic participation; social attitudes towards women's roles; violence; education; and health. IFES has highlighted some of its findings in the attached presentation.

Celebrating Six Weddings in Yemen

November 23, 2009

One of the things that struck me throughout my stay in Yemen is that the only visual indication of the war being fought between the north and the south was the Yemeni fighter jets making their rounds, which can be seen from all over the city.

Post-conflict, Gender Issues

IFES-Yemen Helps Strengthen the Capacity of the SCER Women's Department

July 20, 2009

The establishment of the Women’s Department within Yemen’s Supreme Commission for Elections and Referendum (SCER) in 2005 represented a major step in promoting women’s electoral participation in Yemen.

Civil Society, Gender Issues, Electoral Systems, Elections

IFES Launches Project to Empower Women in the Middle East

April 16, 2009

The Status of Women in the Middle East and North Africa (SWMENA), a project to improve the legal, political and social standing of women, is underway. IFES, the Institute of Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) and the Canadian Parliamentary Center (CPC), the partners in this endeavor, hope that the project will remove some of the roadblocks to women’s self-empowerment in the region.

Gender Issues, Civil Society, Democracy Assistance, Post-conflict, Rule of Law

Will Yemen's Democracy Take a Step Back?

July 17, 2008

Pivotal issues of electoral reform and appointment of the SCER Commissioners are at a critical point in furthering Yemen’s democracy.

Yemen Supreme Commission to Redraw Boundaries and Address Issues of Political Finance

June 23, 2008

The term of previous commissioners of the Yemen Supreme Commission for Elections and Referendum (SCER) expired in November 2007. Since then a political impasse on the composition of the commissioners has delayed the appointment of the new SCER.

Election Management, Governance, Election Law, Election Procedures, Elections

IFES Begins New Election Project in Yemen

October 31, 2007

IFES is beginning a new project in Yemen that seeks to tackle several important issues that emerged during the country’s 2006 elections.

Elections

IFES and UNDP Join BRIDGE Partnership

April 09, 2007

IFES and the United Nations Development Programme became partners in the BRIDGE Project, which aims to strengthen the skills of election officials worldwide, during a signing ceremony in Washington March 29.

Elections, Education, Governance, Political Parties, Democracy Assistance