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Findings From Indonesia’s 2020 Regional Head Elections
On December 9, Indonesia held its fourth concurrent regional head elections for 270 positions.
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Elections in Indonesia: 2020 Regional Head Elections
On Wednesday, December 9, Indonesians will vote for governors, mayors and regents, who are collectively known as regional heads.
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Myanmar Youth Innovate to Engage First-Time Voters
An estimated 5 million young people will be eligible to vote for the first time in Myanmar’s 2020 elections. On August 15, IFES brought together young leaders from across Myanmar to participate in the 2020 Elections Youth Innovation Summit.
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Recommendations for Electoral Reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
An IFES white paper presents considerations and recommendations for electoral reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to shore up the credibility of future elections.
August 20, 2020
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CEPPS Partner Spotlight for Pride Month
This month, we are celebrating #CEPPSGlobalPride! IFES interviewed U Kaung Zaw Htet, program director at Civil Authorize Negotiate Organization, about their work to support LGBTI equality in Myanmar.
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Empowering Persons with Intellectual Disabilities to Become Leaders in Myanmar
Last month, IFES and Future Stars, a self-advocacy organization, trained four new trainers with intellectual disabilities on how to build self-confidence to effectively and meaningfully participate in political life.
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“She Leads Myanmar” Advances to the Next Level
Launched ahead of Myanmar's 2020 elections, the “Advanced She Leads” program will support 40 women leaders to effect positive change in their communities.
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Marking International Day of Democracy 2019
Since 2007 when the United Nations General Assembly designated September 15th as the International Day of Democracy, organizations – governmental and nongovernmental – have joined with others to commemorate the importance of promoting and upholding principles of democracy. On this day, we lift our voices with other like-minded supporters of human freedom and dignity to raise public awareness about the power that citizens have to determine by whom, and how, they are governed.
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Celebrating International Youth Day 2019 in Myanmar
On August 10, 280 young people gathered in Mandalay, Myanmar, to celebrate International Youth Day. In line with this year’s global theme of “Transforming Education,” the event kicked off IFES’ national civic and voter education program, which will engage voters from across Myanmar to take part in the electoral process ahead of the pivotal 2020 elections.
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Training Critical to Democratic Development
Through its training programs, IFES strengthens the knowledge and skills of current and future leaders, focusing on professionalizing election administration and empowering citizens. IFES specializes in developing customized curricula and training programs to meet the needs of these stakeholders, who play a vital role in building healthy, resilient democracies.