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"She Leads" Women's Leadership Program
Strong and inclusive democratic processes are critical to all aspects of a country’s development, from improving economic outcomes to increasing access to human rights. The most resilient democracies are those that promote women’s equal and active participation.
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Women, Peace and Security
Given the breadth of conflict, peacebuilding efforts and political transitions occurring all over the world, the landmark United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security plays a large role in the International Foundation for Electoral Systems’ (IFES) work.
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Violence Against Women in Elections
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) believes that violence against women in elections (VAWE) is a threat to the integrity of the electoral process and to the quality of democracy because it coercively excludes women from having a voice in the political life and governance of
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Tech4Democracy
IFES has established Tech4Democracy (T4D), a fund that strengthens our ability to innovate and provide solutions for our partners in this critically important field.
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Regional Election Administration and Political Process Strengthening I
REAPPS I program was designed to address common challenges in Europe and Eurasia, such as defining the role of government in an open society and market economy; fostering political pluralism; stimulating civic participation and ensuring the separation of powers, and more.
Sep 26, 2013 - Dec 31, 2018
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Regional Election Administration and Political Process Strengthening II
REAPPS II programming is designed to develop and strengthen democratic leadership skills among politically active young people from election administration and civil society.
Sep 15, 2018 - Sep 15, 2023
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Engaging Election Management Bodies for Gender Equality
For more than 25 years the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) has been providing technical assistance to election management bodies (EMB) on gender equality within the electoral process.
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CEPPS Youth Democracy and Governance Cross-Sectoral Initiative
About The Youth Democracy and Governance Cross-Sectoral Initiative (CSI) is a discussion and knowledge-sharing forum dedicated to helping practitioners, donors, and young leaders across sectors
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COVID-19: A Survival Guide for Democracies
IFES experts weigh in with critical analysis and innovative solutions during this time of uncertainty.
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Legal and Regulatory Reform in Political Finance
In countries around the globe, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) collaborates with all key domestic stakeholders – including parliaments, government institutions, civil society groups and media outlets