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IFES Q&A: Virginia Atkinson
A chat with IFES's Sr. Global Inclusion Advisor and representative to the Summit for Democracy Disability Rights Cohort.
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Summit for Democracy: Disability Rights Cohort Virtual Session
The Disability Rights Cohort is led by the Government of Australia and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES).
March 22, 2023
9:00 PM EDT
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General Election Network for Disability Access (AGENDA)
In 2011, the General Election Network for Disability Access (AGENDA) was established as a forum to improve access to political and electoral opportunities for people with disabilities in Southeast Asia through increased public awareness and advocacy for change.
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Developing Skills of Young Leaders with Disabilities in Sri Lanka
IFES and the Center for Disability Research, Education and Practice at the University of Colombo implemented IFES’ signature Engaging a New Generation for Accessible Governance and Elections (ENGAGE) political leadership course for 18 young Sri Lankans with disabilities from the university.
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Fostering Collaboration Between Civil Society, Governments and the Private Sector for Disability Inclusion in ASEAN
On March 30-31, IFES and the General Election Network for Disability Access (AGENDA) organized the two-day virtual Fifth Regional Disability Rights Dialogue to strengthen joint advocacy and cross-regional collaboration for disability inclusion, engaging 229 participants from across the world.
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Bridging the Digital Divide – Young Indonesians with Disabilities Translate Virtual Learnings into Community Action
IFES and the Indonesian Disabled People’s Association (PPDI), a local partner, adapted the flagship Engaging a New Generation for Accessible Governance and Elections (ENGAGE) political and civic leadership course into a virtual program for young Indonesians with disabilities.
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Young Pacific Island Leaders Advancing Disability Rights, Education and Youth Participation
IFES and partner USPSA launched an interactive virtual webinar series, “Youth Advocacy for Inclusive COVID-19 Response and Recovery,” to empower young advocates throughout the Pacific Islands.
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Jamaican Advocates Learn How to Assess Polling Stations for Accessibility
From Oct. 7-8, 2021, IFES trained disability rights advocates in Jamaica from the Combined Disabilities Association on polling station assessments.
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Making Electoral Processes in Sri Lanka More Inclusive
IFES works closely with disabled persons organizations in Sri Lanka to build a country where all persons with disabilities can exercise their rights to participate in public life.
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First Virtual Conference of South Asia “Power to Persuade” Alumnae
In collaboration with the Special Talent Exchange Program and Nepal Disabled Women Association, IFES held a South Asia regional conference that brought together nearly 100 women with disabilities who are alumnae of IFES’ “Power to Persuade” program.