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Images from the Lebanon June 7, 2009 Elections, Part 1

Images from the Lebanon June 7, 2009 Elections, Part 2

IFES staff members capture images from the highly anticipated Lebanese parliamentary elections. Unexpectedly, the March 14th parliamentary block, not Hezbollah's coalition, won the majority of the seats. read more » June 08, 2009

Developing a New BRIDGE Module on Political Finance

On May 18 – 19, 2009, IFES and International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance co-hosted a working group of political finance and BRIDGE experts to begin the development process for a new BRIDGE module on political finance. BRIDGE is a comprehensive curriculum on electoral processes. The gathering was held in Stockholm. read more » June 02, 2009

Elections in Rajasthan, India

India, which proudly calls itself the world's largest democracy, goes to the polls in phases. On May 7, 2009, the 4th of 5 phases took place. This phase involved 95 million voters, 130,000 polling stations, 1315 candidates and 600,000 poll workers. Unlike some states which partake in multiple phases, all of Rajasthan voted during phase IV. Rajasthan is one of the two states in India where IFES supports Indian organizations in implementing programs on women's empowerment. These photos were taken by these partner organizations. read more » May 08, 2009

Cells Obstructing City Center: Protest in Tiblisi Against Saakashvili

Ched Flego, IFES chief of party in Armenia and acting chief of party in Georgia, visits the site of the protests against Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili. The protesters, who are demanding his resignation, have set camp in the center of Tiblisi. read more » May 04, 2009

2009 IFES Photo Contest

The 2009 IFES photo competition winners and runners-up. read more » April 20, 2009

IFES 2009 Indonesian Parliamentary Election Simulation

IFES 2009 Indonesian Parliamentary Election Simulation read more » March 25, 2009

IFES and the Carter Center Host Groundbreaking Meeting on Campaign Finance

IFES and the Carter Center hosted a groundbreaking two-day conference on international campaign finance observation. read more » February 11, 2009

IFES Participates in OAS Ecuador Mission

Carlos Hinojosa, IFES-Americas Country Manager, participates in the OAS mission while in Ecuador to promote IFES' project for equitable participation of Afro-Ecuadorians in the political process. read more » January 21, 2009

Democracy Conference 2008

Experts discuss effects of authoritarian regimes in democracy promotion read more » December 18, 2008

2008 U.S. Election Program

Representing more than 40 countries top election officials explore key election issues and democracy-development challenges. read more » November 25, 2008

2008 Elections in Luanda

Beginning with anger and an unsettled crowd, Angola's electoral process and elections were proved to be conducted with integrity and peace. (Pictures are around the city of Luanda) read more » October 20, 2008

Nepals Post 2008 Election Stakeholder Conferences

Stakeholders gather to discuss electoral, management and logistical issues from recent election. read more » September 12, 2008

Nepal Election 2008

The Nepalese people cast their ballots for its new Constituent Assembly after years of turmoil. read more » July 11, 2008

Battling Paper Cities: Harmonizing Local Boundaries in Liberia

Liberia's leaders work to clear the way for democratic local governance. read more » June 03, 2008

East Timor: Civic Education

IFES conduct civic education workshops in IDP camps building awareness of government structures and the political system as well as holding interactive demonstrations on coalition building. read more » May 02, 2008

Civic Education

Hundreds of Nepali actors are performing a special drama throughout the country to teach voters about the Constituent Assembly elections in April. The performances are the brainchild of IFES and Nepal's election commission, with funding from the U.S. State Department. read more » March 23, 2008

Nepal: Being Heard

In this skit, everyone fights with each other for a chance to be heard. read more » March 21, 2008

Nepal: Corruption

This skit shows a corrupt politician plotting to bribe voters with his sidekick. read more » March 21, 2008

Pakistan Election Day

Pakistani voters gave opposition parties a governing majority in parliament February 18. IFES advised the Pakistan Election Commission in the lead up to the vote. read more » February 25, 2008

Armenia: Voters with Disabilities

IFES works with Armenia’s disabilities community to inform the general public of the obstacles voters with disabilities face as this video clip illustrates. read more » January 31, 2008

Kenyas Flawed Election

Deadly riots gripped Kenya following disputed presidential elections December 27. However, voting day was relatively peaceful, with problems surfacing during the vote tallying process. read more » January 04, 2008

Voter Education in Kosovo

IFES organized a massive public information campaign to educate Kosovo voters about recent changes to their electoral system and voting procedures. On election day, voters cast their ballots in less than half the time that election authorities predicted. read more » December 02, 2007

Nigerian Local Elections

Police in a northern Nigerian state say at least six people are dead after youth from rival political parties clashed over local election results. IFES observed the November 17 elections in Kano, one of Nigeria's 36 states. read more » November 26, 2007

Campaign Fuels Support for Indian Girls

Motorists in Jaipur, India received more than petrol when they visited Indian Oil Company stations in late October. IFES, the oil company and local nongovernmental organizations sponsored a campaign to educate people about the dignity of the girl child and the negative consequences of female feticide. read more » November 01, 2007

Combating Corruption in Central Africa

IFES is working with civil society organizations in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi on two new anti-corruption projects. The projects train civil society groups and government institutions to investigate corruption, and provide forums in which citizens and politicians discuss serious issues. The end goal is to improve transparency and expose public trust violations. read more » October 31, 2007

2007 Democracy Awards Dinner

IFES celebrated its 20th anniversary by honoring two 'champions of democracy.' read more » October 12, 2007

Sierra Leone Votes in National Elections

Presidential and Parliamentary Elections were held in Sierra Leone on August 11, 2007. National and International Election Observers were present to monitor the vote for free and fair results. Despite bad weather, citizens arrived early, and eagerly voted within the regulated precincts. read more » August 15, 2007

Democracy at Work

IFES is assisting Sierra Leonean election officials as they register candidates, educate voters and introduce new political finance regulations. read more » August 01, 2007

Special Wedding Vows

Hindus and Sikhs in Sri Ganganagar held a mass wedding at which both couples and 1,000 guests took an oath renouncing female feticide. read more » June 28, 2007

Street Sense

Armenia: Election Day

Armenia’s successful elections in May are due in part to the hard work of its election officials. See them in action in this photo gallery. read more » June 11, 2007

Two Decades of Service: A Tribute to Richard Soudriette

Richard Soudriette steps down as president of IFES in June after 19 years. Here is a look back at some memorable moments. read more » June 05, 2007

Armenia Elections 2007: Voters with Disabilities

IFES is working to enfranchise Armenia’s 140,000 registered voters with disabilities. One USAID-funded project allowed IFES and local partners to build wheelchair ramps at nine polling places countrywide. read more » May 09, 2007

IFES: 20 Years of Democracy at Large

For 20 years, IFES has worked to give ordinary people a voice in the way that they are governed. This video looks at IFES' history and its priorities for the future. read more » May 03, 2007

GEO Conference - Vendors

Photos from the vendor hall at the 2007 Global Electoral Organisations Conference read more » April 13, 2007

GEO Conference - Special Events

Photos from the special events at the 2007 Global Electoral Organisations Conference read more » April 12, 2007

Demonstration of Voting System

A video demonstration of a voting system that accomadates voters with disabilities, presented at the Global Electoral Organisations Conference read more » April 03, 2007

GEO Conference - People and Panels

Photos from the plenary sessions of the 2007 Global Electoral Organisations Conference read more » April 03, 2007

Tu Voto Vale, Tu Voto Decide

Un vidéo sobre un proyecto de IFES en la promoción de los derechos de las personas con discapacidad en Nicaragua. read more » March 18, 2007

Video clip of a tactile ballot used with blind voters in Sierra Leone

IFES 2006

IFES' Most Striking Images From 2006 read more » January 05, 2007

Kyrgyzstan Protests

Thousands of protesters are taking to the streets of Kyrgyzstan's capital to call for the resignation of President Kurmanbek Bakiev. The president said in a televised address that he would not step down. read more » November 03, 2006
Kyrgyzstan Protests: Nov 8: From the Field: Crisis in Kyrgyzstan Averted, For Now Nov 7: Kyrgyz Protests Continue - Result Uncertain Nov 3: From the Field: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan IFES Chief of Party Discusses Demonstrations

Tajikistan Student Local Government Day

Tajik government officials worked side by side with high school students during a historic forum that looked for ways to adopt an IFES program as their own. read more » August 24, 2006

DRC Election Day 2006

Photos from election day in the DRC read more » August 03, 2006