Member of Haitian electoral management body takes notes as he observes the voting process in a polling station in Polanco, Mexico City.

Voters stand behind blue and yellow curtains in poll booths.

A crowd of young people stand together, holding up signs supporting youth voting rights in Sri Lanka.

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Citizens study a mock ballot while taking part in a mock poll prior to the 2017 local elections in a remote village of Nepal.

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About IFES: Building Resilient Democracies That Deliver for All

Our Impact

Reached

25M+

people with civic and voter education in 2021

Worked Across

58

countries in 2021

Supported

30

elections in 2021, training 300K+ election officials

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Recipients of Research Fund: Supporting Online Campaigning Transparency

Internet Lab and Expert Forum are the first recipients of IFES's Community of Practice Research Fund.

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IFES Q&A: Conflict in Sudan

IFES board member Jeffrey Feltman on the current conflict in Sudan.

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10 Years of Effective Disability Rights Advocacy in Southeast Asia

10 Years of Effective Disability Rights Advocacy in Southeast Asia with AGENDA

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Alternative Dispute Resolution in Elections: A Practitioner Brief

IFES presents a brief for practitioners on Alternative Dispute Resolution in Elections.

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Election Snapshot

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Elections in Montenegro: 2023 Parliamentary Elections IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions ahead of Montenegro's 2023 parliamentary elections. June 6, 2023

News and Updates Announcement

Dr. Judith Kelley Joins IFES Board of Directors Dr. Judith Kelley, Dean of the Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy and a senior fellow with the university's Kenan Institute for Ethics, joins the IFES Board of Directors. May 22, 2023

News and Updates Feature

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Stronger Together: Women and Men Unite for Gender Equality in Ecuador’s Political Parties Explore how people in Ecuador combat gender inequality with the support of USAID, IFES, and Fundación Esquel Ecuador. May 18, 2023

News and Updates Announcement

IFES Announces Richard Nash to Head Center for Anti-Corruption and Democratic Trust Richard Nash will lead the IFES Center for Anti-Corruption and Democratic Trust. May 17, 2023

Publication Report/Paper

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In Their Words: A Practical Guide for Engaging Young People in Civic Education 900 youth in 71 countries informed this publication created by IFES, in partnership with KDI, and with the support of Sida. May 15, 2023

Election Snapshot

The Technical Secretariat for Electoral Administration (STAE) sorts ballots during Timor-Leste's 2018 parliamentary elections.

Elections in Timor-Leste: 2023 Parliamentary Elections IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions ahead of Timor-Leste's 2023 parliamentary elections. May 15, 2023

IFES Events

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Virtual Discussion Series: Democratic Resilience in Europe May 4, 2023 | 9:00 AM EDT Learn More

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Virtual In Their Words: A Practical Guide for Engaging Young People in Civic Education Virtual Launch Event May 17, 2023 | 9:00 AM EDT Learn More

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In-Person 2023 IFES Charles T. Manatt Democracy Awards Dinner October 17, 2023 | 5:00 PM EDT Learn More

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Upcoming Elections

Montenegro Montenegro Parliament 2023 Montenegro Parliament 2023 11 Jun. 2023 LEARN MORE

Mali Mali Referendum 2023 Mali Referendum 2023 18 Jun. 2023 LEARN MORE

Sierra Leone Sierra Leone Parliament 2023 Sierra Leone Parliament 2023 24 Jun. 2023 LEARN MORE

Sierra Leone Sierra Leone President 2023 Sierra Leone President 2023 24 Jun. 2023 LEARN MORE

IFES Mentions

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Guatemala Radio Channels “Por una elecciones inclusivas y democráticas" IFES Latin America & the Caribbean regional director Max Zaldívar discusses IFES's inclusion work in Guatemala, ahead of the general elections in June. May 4, 2023

Semafor "One Good Text" at the Summit for Democracy From Lusaka, IFES CEO and President Tony Banbury discusses what the U.S. and Zambia share in their experiences of democracy. March 29, 2023

Voice of America The future of democracy in Mexico is a regional matter, say experts in the face of the "threat" of electoral reform Máximo Zaldívar, IFES Latin America & the Caribbean regional director, discusses global crackdowns on independent election commissions, including Mexico's Instituto Nacional Electoral. March 21, 2023

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