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Elections for All: Empowering the Underrepresented
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights guarantees all individuals the freedom to partake in their nation’s government and political processes, including elections. Yet, many individuals around the world face barriers to full participation due to social, ethnic and economic inequalities. IFES’ programs empower these underrepresented populations to participate in political life in a variety of ways. This photo gallery provides some examples of our work in this area.
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Interview/Speech/Testimony
Advancing Azerbaijan through Youth
For democratic values to prevail, it is important to instill them in the younger generation. In Azerbaijan, a group of youths founded OL! Azerbaijan - a non-political social youth movement that fosters independent thinking and personal responsibility - two important characteristics for a thriving democracy.
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
Capacity Building to Election Security: Clearing the Path for Citizen Participation
Samia Mahgoub, IFES' chief of party in Burundi from 2009 to 2011, has worked on various aspects of the electoral process-from election management body training to election security to voter registration-throughout the Middle East and Africa.
Election Material
Ballot
France Candidate Info - Jacques CHAMINADE
Candidate information packet provided to voters in advance of the French Presidential election on 22 April 2012. This pamphlet lays out the platform for Jacques CHAMINADE, candidate for the Solidarity and Progress Party (Solidarité et Progrès).
Election Material
Ballot
France Candidate Info - Jean-Luc MELANCHON
Candidate information packet provided to voters in advance of the French Presidential election on 22 April 2012. This pamphlet lays out the platform for Jean-Luc MELANCHON, candidate for the Left Front (Front de gauche).
Election Material
Ballot
France Candidate Info - Marine LE PEN
Candidate information packet provided to voters in advance of the French Presidential election on 22 April 2012. This pamphlet lays out the platform for Marine LE PEN, candidate of the National Front (Front National).
Election Material
Ballot
France Candidate Info - Nicolas DUPONT-AIGNAN
Candidate information packet provided to voters in advance of the French Presidential election on 22 April 2012. This pamphlet lays out the platform for Nicolas DUPONT-AIGNAN, candidate for Arise the Republic (Debout la République).
Election Material
Ballot
France Candidate Info - Nicolas SARKOZY
Candidate information packet provided to voters in advance of the French Presidential election on 22 April 2012. This pamphlet lays out the platform for Nicolas Sarkozy, candidate for the Union for a Popular Movement (Union pour un mouvement populaire).
Election Material
Ballot
France Candidate Info - Philippe POUTOU
Candidate information packet provided to voters in advance of the French Presidential election on 22 April 2012. This pamphlet lays out the platform for Philippe POUTOU, candidate for the New Anticapitalist Party (Nouveau Parti Anticapitaliste).