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FP Virtual Dialogue: Restoring Trust in Election Results
Event in partnership with Foreign Policy magazine on Restoring Trust in Election Results with Christopher Krebs, Dr. Rachel Kleinfeld, Dr. Cassandra Emmons, Chad Vickery, Mvemba Phezo Dizolele and Ravi Agrawal.
September 28, 2022
11:00 AM EDT
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Online Discussion Series: Protecting Free Speech in Europe - How to stop Strategic Lawsuits Against Political Participation
Freedom of speech is essential for democratic processes and competitive elections across Europe. Join us on 9.29.2022 for “Protecting Free Speech in Europe - How to stop Strategic Lawsuits Against Political Participation.”
September 29, 2022
9:00 AM EDT
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Foreign Policy and IFES Virtual Dialogue: Corruption and Democratic Decay
Join Foreign Policy and IFES for a dialogue with changemakers and experts on trends in political corruption and authoritarianism, key takeaways from the Summit for Democracy and how to strengthen and employ effective anti-corruption strategies.
March 24, 2022
11:00 AM EDT
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Freeing the State
Join the IFES in partnership with Foreign Policy on February 9th for a timely discussion on the pace of democratic backsliding and the concrete strategies for fortifying democracies and democratic movements around the world.
February 9, 2023
11:00 AM EST
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Youth with Disabilities Lead: Linking the Summit for Democracy and the Global Disability Summit
On Thursday, Feb. 17 at 11:30 A.M. EST/UTC-5, as part of the 2022 Global Disability Summit, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) will co-host a discussion with young leaders with disabilities from around the world about inclusive democracy. Young people make up almost half of the world’s population and are critical decision-makers and positive change agents in communities around the world but often face significant barriers to their participation in public life.
February 17, 2022
11:30 AM UTC
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V-Dem Democracy Report 2022 Discussion
Please join IFES and V-Dem for a virtual discussion on V-Dem’s 2022 report and trends in autocratization and democratization on April 7 at 1:30pm.
April 7, 2022
1:30 PM EDT
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Climate, Displacement and Democracy
Join the Embassy of Sweden and IFES for an expert discussion ahead of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties in Glasgow and the virtual Summit for Democracy organized by the United States.
September 16, 2021
9:30 AM EDT
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The Elections in Turkey and Poland: How Domestic Corruption Undermines Democracy
A virtual discussion hosted by IFES and the Alliance for Securing Democracy at GMF of the autocratic threats facing 2023 national elections in Turkey and Poland.
April 27, 2023
10:00 AM EDT
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Summit for Democracy: Disability Rights Cohort Virtual Session
The Disability Rights Cohort is led by the Government of Australia and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES).
March 22, 2023
9:00 PM EDT
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Discussion Series: Democratic Resilience in Europe
IFES Online Discussion Series: Regional Europe Office
May 4, 2023
9:00 AM EDT