IFES works to ensure that all can vote
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May 26, 2015
IFES honors the life-long work and efforts of Dr. Jørgen Elklit with the 2013 Joe C. Baxter Award. The award recognizes the contribution of a professional whose skills, dedication and sacrifices to the field of election administration epitomizes the mission of IFES and embodies the spirit of former IFES Senior Advisor for Election Administration Joe C. Baxter.
May 26, 2015
On November 13 and 14, experts from the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) were called on to speak on Capitol Hill. On Thursday, November 13, Senior Gender Specialist Jessica Huber was invited by Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) to speak as part of the World of Women for World Peace conference.
May 26, 2015
While confidentiality and security are critical, elections can be vulnerable to security threats against participants, infrastructure, information and materials. Election security is more than just having police and security officials present around polling stations, it also entails the implementation of security measures during all phases of the electoral process.
May 26, 2015
Since 2000, with the support of USAID, IFES has conducted over 20 Democracy Camps across Kyrgyzstan. Ninth- and tenth-grade participants learn democratic values, leadership skills, teamwork, their role as citizens, and how to advocate for change in their society. In 2009, over 2,600 students applied to take part in the camps.
May 26, 2015
Throughout the month of February 2010, IFES conducted a series of Election Fairs across Tajikistan in advance of the February 28 national and municipal legislative elections.
May 26, 2015
IFES 2009 Indonesian Parliamentary Election Simulation
May 26, 2015
IFES conduct civic education workshops in IDP camps building awareness of government structures and the political system as well as holding interactive demonstrations on coalition building.
