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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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The Seventh Global Elections Organization Conference (GEO-7)
On Tuesday, November 8, 2016, voters in the United States will cast ballots in the 58th quadrennial U.S. presidential election.For almost three decades, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) has supported citizens’ rights to participate in free and fair elections around the globe. Since 1992, IFES has hosted a flagship event, the U.S. Election Program (USEP), which brings together election officials, parliamentarians and diplomats from around the world to observe and learn about the U.S.
November 6, 2016
12:00 AM UTC
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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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Women, Peace & Security Women in the Military: Lessons on Leading and Women’s Expanded Role in Combat
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18) and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) are pleased to invite you to the latest installment of the bi-monthly “Women, Peace and Security” breakfast series, which explores current issues affecting women and girls in conflict and illuminates their determination and leadership to find peace.
January 21, 2016
9:00 AM EST
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2020 U.S. Election Program
As part of IFES' commitment to adaptation, innovation and resilience in the wake of COVID-19, the 2020 U.S. Election Program is going virtual. Sign up and stay tuned for more details!
October 27, 2020
12:00 PM EDT
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RSVP for "Persons with Disabilities in Myanmar: Securing Political Participation and Electoral Rights" on Sep. 15
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), in collaboration with the Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus, is pleased to invite you to “Persons with Disabilities in Myanmar: Securing Political Participation and Electoral Rights.”
September 15, 2016
3:30 PM EDT
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RSVP for "Violence Against Women in Elections" on Sep. 27
On September 27, join the International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES) and American University (AU) for the launch and discussion of the Violence Against Women in Elections (VAWIE) Framework – a set of tools and recommendations for understanding and reducing violence against women in elections. Presentations will be followed by Q&A, and a networking lunch.
September 27, 2016
10:00 AM EDT
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Women, Peace & Security Inclusive Legal Frameworks: Empowering Women Through Rule of Law
Join Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) for a discussion on “Inclusive Legal Frameworks: Empowering Women Through Rule of Law.”
September 22, 2016
9:00 AM EDT
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Women, Peace & Security Countering Violent Extremism: Where are the Women?
Join Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) for a discussion on “Countering Violent Extremism: Where are the Women?”
November 3, 2016
9:30 AM EDT