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Women at the Peace Table
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) are pleased to welcome you to the inaugural event of a bi-monthly “Women, Peace and Security” breakfast series.
July 23, 2015
9:00 AM EDT
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International Youth Month Breakfast Briefing: “Young Democracy: Engagement as a Deterrent to Radicalization”
August 26, 2015
9:30 AM EDT
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RSVP for "Tackling Emerging Global Challenges in Mexico’s 2018 Elections: Cybersecurity, Disillusionment and Disinformation"
Join IFES on December 12 for a briefing about Mexico’s July 2018 general elections. The briefing will cover emerging global challenges facing elections and democratic institutions, through the lens of Mexico’s 2018 elections, including cybersecurity, disillusionment with democracy, and disinformation.
December 12, 2017
10:30 AM EST
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Global Legislation to Address Violence Against Women in Politics
Join Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Tex.) and IFES for the fourth event of a briefing series exploring each element of United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #5, “Achieve Gender Equality and Empower All Women and Girls.” We’ll hear from women personally impacted by violence against women in politics, explore existing legislation to address VAWIP and discuss recommendations for future legislation.
May 16, 2018
2:00 PM EDT
Past
How Gender-Sensitive Indicators Can Improve Early Warning for Violence and Conflict Prevention: A New Global Framework
Join IFES and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations for a discussion about how a new global framework can improve early warning systems.
May 26, 2021
9:30 AM EDT
Past
Event: Promoting the Political Rights of Indigenous Youth
Please join IFES on August 10 for an online event highlighting ways to include young Indigenous persons in political life as leaders, advocates, voters and candidates.
August 10, 2021
9:00 AM EDT
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Virtual
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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In Their Words: A Practical Guide for Engaging Young People in Civic Education Virtual Launch Event
Join IFES and KDI for the launch event of In Their Words: A Practical Guide for Engaging Young People in Civic Education.
May 17, 2023
9:00 AM EDT
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Past
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Engaging Young People in Civic Education
Unite 2030 welcomes IFES and Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) for a collaborative virtual workshop.
August 30, 2023
9:00 AM EDT
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Virtual
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