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IFES Announces Recipients of 2019 Democracy Award
IFES will honor Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Margot Wallström, former United States Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright and former U.S. National Security Adviser Stephen J. Hadley with its 2019 Charles T. Manatt Democracy Award at a special ceremony on September 30, in Washington, D.C.
Election FAQ
Elections in Palestine: 2017 Local Elections
Palestine will hold elections on May 13, with voters choosing 3,849 members of municipal and village councils in the West Bank. Elections have been called for 391 councils. However, voting will only be held for 145 councils.
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Ruling of the Palestinian High Court on Cancelling Elections in the Territories
On December 13, 2010, the Palestinian High Court issued its final verdict on the lawsuits challenging the Council of Ministers (Cabinet) of the Palestinian Authority decision to cancel the local elections scheduled for July 17, 2010. The Court ruled that once the cabinet calls for elections, it does not have authority to cancel them.
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Developing a New BRIDGE Module on Political Finance
On May 18 – 19, 2009, IFES and International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance co-hosted a working group of political finance and BRIDGE experts to begin the development process for a new BRIDGE module on political finance. BRIDGE is a comprehensive curriculum on electoral processes. The gathering was held in Stockholm.
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Political Parties Draft Law
Political Parties Draft Law
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Notes on the 2007 Draft Political Parties Law
Notes on the 2007 Draft Political Parties Law
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Palestinian Elections Law 2007 by Presidential Decree
Palestinian Elections Law 2007 by Presidential Decree
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Notes on the new Palestinian Elections Law
Notes on the new Palestinian Elections Law