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Marking International Day of Democracy 2019
Since 2007 when the United Nations General Assembly designated September 15th as the International Day of Democracy, organizations – governmental and nongovernmental – have joined with others to commemorate the importance of promoting and upholding principles of democracy. On this day, we lift our voices with other like-minded supporters of human freedom and dignity to raise public awareness about the power that citizens have to determine by whom, and how, they are governed.
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Highlighting Successes of Women with Disabilities in Georgia
IFES launched the A-Spire Speakers Series in July 2019 to provide a platform for Georgian women with disabilities to share their unique stories and successes with the disability rights community, local and international stakeholders and government representatives. This series builds on IFES’ more than 10 years supporting the political participation and inclusion of traditionally underrepresented groups.
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Tackling Electoral Violence on Several Fronts in Guatemala
Election-related violence has been pervasive in Guatemala since the country’s transition to democracy in the mid-1980s. Taking into consideration the intricate nature of electoral violence in Guatemala, IFES worked with local partners on several fronts to mitigate and prevent it during the 2019 general elections.
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Q&A with IFES Research Intern Kamran Mamedovi on Ethnic Minorities in Georgia
In this Q&A, IFES Research Intern Kamran Mamedovi speaks about his time at IFES and connects his research to the realities that ethnic minority populations face in Georgia.
Election FAQ
Elections in Guatemala: 2019 Presidential Election Runoff
On June 16, Guatemalan citizens voted in general elections. On August 11, they returned to the polls to elect their president and vice president from the two top candidates of the first round. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions on Elections in Guatemala: 2019 Presidential Election Runoff.
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Guatemalan Citizens Vote From Abroad for the First Time
On June 16, for the first time in Guatemalan history, citizens had the opportunity to exercise their right to vote from outside their country as a result of 2016 electoral reforms. IFES has been working alongside the Supreme Electoral Tribunal throughout the reform implementation process.
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Guatemalan Political Parties in 42 Municipalities Commit to Peaceful Electoral Process
IFES worked alongside the Supreme Electoral Tribunal of Guatemala to draft municipal agreements committing political parties and candidates to a peaceful electoral process, identify target municipalities and educate citizens on preventing electoral conflict.
Election FAQ
Elections in Guatemala: 2019 General Elections
On June 16, citizens of Guatemala went to the polls to elect a president and vice president, 160 deputies to the Congress of the Republic, 20 deputies to the Central American Parliament, 340 mayors and approximately 3,965 municipal councilmembers. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions on Elections in Guatemala: 2019 General Elections.
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Photo Gallery: Developing and Practicing Inclusive Observation Techniques in Guatemala
On April 9-12, IFES trained members of Guatemala's National Council on Disability to conduct an election access observation. View a photo gallery of the two trainings, which built skills to collect data on inclusion of persons with disabilities during a short-term observation.
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Guatemalan Advocates with Disabilities Trained on Election Access Observation Techniques
On April 9-12, IFES trained members of Guatemala's National Council on Disability to conduct an election access observation ahead of the country’s general elections on June 16. The trainings built skills to collect data on inclusion of persons with disabilities during a short-term observation.