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Worked Across

45

countries to support elections and democracy in 2025

Trained

500

election officials in 2025

Reached

1.5 M

people reached through voter and civic education initiatives in 2025

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Election Snapshot

Election Faqs Armenia National Assembly June 5 2026

Elections in Armenia: National Assembly Elections On June 7, 2026, Armenia will hold National Assembly Elections. Learn more about this election from these IFES FAQs. May 27, 2026

Publication Report/Paper

Violence Against Women in Elections A Framework for Assessment Monitoring and Response

Violence Against Women in Elections Framework IFES has developed an updated Violence Against Women in Elections (VAWE) Framework to specifically identify and address the unique issues related to gender-based election violence. May 13, 2026

Publication Report/Paper

UNCAC Political Finace

UNCAC Political Finance IFES releases quick guide quick reference guide to the UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) resolution 11/7 on Preventing and combating corruption through enhancing transparency in the funding of political parties. April 28, 2026

News and Updates Interview/Speech/Testimony

"Between and Authoritarianism in Asia"

IFES President Delivers Annual Lecture on Asian Democracy IFES President Tony Banbury delivers annual lecture on Asian democracy at the University of Louisville's Center for Asian Democracy April 24, 2026

Publication Report/Paper

Durable Trust A Strategic Communications Framework for Electoral Management Bodies

Durable Trust Get insight into strategic communication as a core institutional responsibility that directly affects electoral integrity, public confidence, and the legitimacy of electoral outcomes in this IFES publication. April 23, 2026

Publication Report/Paper

Speech and Elections Navigating Innovation, AI, Law and Trust

Speech and Elections An IFES hosted virtual discussion navigating innovation, AI, law, and trust April 17, 2026

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IFES 2025-2029 Strategic Plan

IFES presents the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan

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Election Snapshot: IFES FAQs in the Global Year of Elections

In 2024, IFES published 22 Election Snapshots, providing insight into some of the most significant elections.

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Phased Elections: Challenges and Strategies to Preserve Integrity in Nonsimultaneous Polls

IFES provides a brief of phased elections.

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Voters queue to receive their ballots and have their fingers marked with indelible ink in Bhaktapur.

Upcoming Elections

Armenia Armenian National Assembly 2026 General Armenian National Assembly 2026 General 07 Jun. 2026 LEARN MORE

Peru Peruvian Presidency 2026 Round 2 Peruvian Presidency 2026 Round 2 07 Jun. 2026 LEARN MORE

Kosovo Kosovar Assembly 2026 General Kosovar Assembly 2026 General 07 Jun. 2026 LEARN MORE

Switzerland Swiss Referendum 2026 Swiss Referendum 2026 14 Jun. 2026 LEARN MORE

IFES Mentions

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Monocle IFES President Tony Banbury on Monocle Radio Roundtable discussion with democracy and election experts Tony Banbury and Rachael Dean Wilson contrasts US elections with those taking place around the world. October 29, 2024

The New York Times How Authoritarian Governments Rig Elections to Stay in Power IFES experts provided context on Venezuela's elections to the New York Times. July 30, 2024

NBC News 2024 will see more elections than any other year in history IFES Board Chair Amb. William C. Eacho discusses the significance of 2024 to global democracy. February 20, 2024