The International Foundation for Electoral Systems’ (IFES) civic education programming fosters meaningful engagement in democratic life. It is founded on the belief that all people deserve the right to self-governance, rule of law and human dignity, and that it is the work of each generation to build and safeguard these principles.
Brochure/Fact Sheet
28 Oct 2020
Thank you for participating in the International Foundation for Electoral Systems’ (IFES) 2020 U.S. Election Program (USEP)!
This multimedia experience featuring fascinating interviews, dynamic debates, critical analysis, shared learning and networking opportunities has already begun and a variety of live online events will take place from October 27 to November 4.
27 May 2020
Thank you for your interest in participating in an IFES event.
9 Apr 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted work and communications around the world. Stay-at-home orders have been instituted to reduce in-person transmission and resulted in many activities being moved online.
20 Mar 2020
Elections around the world have been impacted by COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus.
19 Mar 2020
Originally published on ElectionGuide
28 Feb 2020
A fact sheet from the International Foundation for Electoral Systems summarizes the four different ways women’s reserved seats in Bangladesh are currently filled: one system at the national level, two at the subdistrict level and one at the local level.
18 Feb 2016
On September 20, 2015, Nepal’s Constituent Assembly approved a new constitution, transitioning Nepal to a Federal Democratic Republic divided into seven provinces.
15 Sep 2015
On November 8, 2015, Myanmar will hold general elections. Voters will elect a total of 1,171 representatives to Myanmar’s national Parliament and State and Region Assemblies. In the months following the election, the national Parliament will vote to elect a President.
24 Jun 2015
According to international law, all people are entitled to certain political rights, including a citizen’s right to influence and participate in the public affairs of his/her society. Political participation can take many forms, the most notable of which is the right to vote.