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Elections in Guinea: September 24 Legislative Elections
On September 24, Guineans head to the polls to elect a new National Assembly. IFES' frequently asked questions (FAQs) Elections in Guinea: September 24 Legislative Elections shed light on the polls.
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
Voter Education for Marginalized Communities in Yemen
IFES believes that strong democratic institutions empower all citizens to have a voice in the way they are governed. To promote this belief, IFES works to ensure its programming is inclusive of all populations. In Yemen, IFES implemented a project that targeted the traditionally marginalized—women, youth, and persons with disabilities.
News & Updates
Feature
Elections for All: Empowering the Underrepresented
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights guarantees all individuals the freedom to partake in their nation’s government and political processes, including elections. Yet, many individuals around the world face barriers to full participation due to social, ethnic and economic inequalities. IFES’ programs empower these underrepresented populations to participate in political life in a variety of ways. This photo gallery provides some examples of our work in this area.
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Survey
IFES Yemen Survey: Briefing Report 2012
Following Yemen's early presidential election in February 2012, IFES conducted a nationwide survey of voting-age adults in Yemen. Survey questions were designed to assess attitudes toward the 2012 presidential election and satisfaction with the current situation in Yemen by measuring availability of information leading up to the election and public perceptions of the electoral process.
October 12, 2012
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
Young Leader Perspective: Alpha Abdoulaye Diallo
Young persons can be powerful change agents in their communities. Disseminating information on the electoral cycle, volunteering in voter registration drives, observing elections to ensure rights are respected, and forming watchdog organizations are some of the many ways youths around the world are making a difference.
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
Young Leader Perspective: Dr. Dansa Kourouma
Young persons can be powerful change agents in their communities. Disseminating information on the electoral cycle, volunteering in voter registration drives, observing elections to ensure rights are respected, and forming watchdog organizations are some of the many ways youths around the world are making a difference.
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
Young Leader Perspective: Camara Danso
Young persons can be powerful change agents in their communities. Disseminating information on the electoral cycle, volunteering in voter registration drives, observing elections to ensure rights are respected, and forming watchdog organizations are some of the many ways youths around the world are making a difference.
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
Inching Toward Democracy: Guinea’s Election Progress
Since the December 2008 coup d'etat that ended 50 years of authoritarian rule in Guinea, the West African nation has continued its democratic evolution.
News & Updates
Feature
Media Centers: Serving Democracy Through the Press
As the global leader in democracy promotion, IFES has helped election management bodies (EMBs) around the world set up media centers to facilitate the flow of information and enhance transparency in the electoral process. A media center allows EMBs, the authoritative sources of election news, to distribute real-time information to local and foreign journalists, including updates on the progress of voting and preliminary announcements of election results. For elections, independent media serve to underscore key issues, shed light on candidates and political parties, provide voter education and keep the population updated on electoral developments.
News & Updates
Feature
Guinea’s Presidential Elections Raise High Hopes for the Future
On Sunday June 27th Guineans will elect their President. With 24 candidates and around 12 favorites, these presidential elections will be the very first real elections in 50 years. It is hoped that they will help Guinea to return to constitutional order and progressively climb the steps towards democracy. The pictures taken by Kamissa Camara, Program Coordinator for the Africa Department, provide a glimpse into the different preparations that have been taking place during the months leading up to the elections, in Conakry and in the interior of the country.