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GEO Conference - Vendors
Photos from the vendor hall at the 2007 Global Electoral Organisations Conference
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IFES Report Examines Thai Political Transition
A new report from IFES provides recommendations to the government of Thailand as it attempts to reestablish a democratic government after last year’s military coup. The Pre-Election Technical Assessment report, or PETA, offers dozens of recommendations on constitutional and legal issues, election administration, voter education and election observation.
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Armenia Elections 2007: Voters with Disabilities
IFES is working to enfranchise Armenia’s 140,000 registered voters with disabilities. One USAID-funded project allowed IFES and local partners to build wheelchair ramps at nine polling places countrywide.
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IFES Names Kingsley New President
Jean-Pierre Kingsley, the former Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, will become the new president of IFES on June 5.
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Two Decades of Service: A Tribute to Richard Soudriette
Richard Soudriette steps down as president of IFES in June after 19 years. Here is a look back at some memorable moments.
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India Facing Gender Imbalance Crisis
IFES will host a roundtable titled “45 Million Missing Women in India” on June 13 to examine the human rights and security effects of female feticide in the world’s largest democracy.
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IFES Urges End to Election Violence in East Timor
A new report from BELUN and IFES raises concern about the high level of election-related violence in Baucau, Viqueque, Ermera, and urges authorities to take action to prevent attacks in these communities.
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Armenia: Election Day
Armenia’s successful elections in May are due in part to the hard work of its election officials. See them in action in this photo gallery.
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EVER Project Warns of Potential for New Violence
A new report from the Election Violence Education and Resolution or EVER project warns that the results of Timor-Leste’s parliamentary vote, and debate over the right to form a government, could trigger more election-related violence. The EVER team issued its second report today, indicating a 30 percent increase in election-related incidents over the first reporting period.
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Nigerians Optimistic About Future, Despite Election Criticism
Washington, DC – August 15, 2007 – Nigerians are optimistic that their new leaders will make positive changes in their daily lives, even as they question the conduct of the April elections, according to a new report from IFES. At the same time, Nigerians remain committed to holding elections, with a majority saying that elections provide citizens with a rare opportunity to have a say in their government.