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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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Kenya Electoral System Support (KESS)
From 2014 to 2018, the Kenya Electoral System Support (KESS) program supported Kenyans and government institutions in pursuing the inclusive vision of democracy put forth by the constitution of Kenya (2010) where all voters are fully enfranchised.
Apr 7, 2014 – Dec 31, 2018
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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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Kenya Electoral Assistance Program (KEAP)
From 2016 to 2018, the Kenya Electoral Assistance Program (KEAP) supported Kenyans and government institutions in holding transparent, credible, inclusive and peaceful elections.
May 19, 2016 – 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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Increased Political Competition and Accountability Macedonia
As part of the Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening (CEPPS) and supported by the United States Agency for International Development, IFES worked on addressing some of the obstacles to free and fair elections in North Macedonia.
Oct 1, 2015 - Mar 31, 2018
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North Macedonia Electoral Support Activity
The “North Macedonia Electoral Support Activity” continues the International Foundation for Electoral Systems’ (IFES) dedicated, long-term electoral technical support to election management bodies (EMBs).
Oct 19, 2018 - Oct 18, 2021