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A Vote for All: Elections in the Dominican Republic Show Increase in Access
The May 20 presidential election in the Dominican Republic highlighted the increased effort made to include persons with disabilities within the political process. IFES Chief of Party Cristina Francisco talks to us about Election Day.
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Increasing Awareness and Equal Access in the Dominican Republic
Inherent to IFES’ mission is encouraging countries around the world to include procedures that allow persons with disabilities to participate fully in electoral and political processes.
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Guatemala's Historic Second Round
On 6 November, Guatemala held the runoff for its presidential election. The poll that was eventually won by Otto Pérez Perez Molina, a retired army general from the Patriotic Party (Partido Patriota, PP), had a record turnout for a second round vote. It also ushered in the first female vice president of Guatemala as both presidential candidates had a woman for a running mate. IFES assisted Guatemala’s election commission (Tribunal Supremo Electoral, TSE) in a number of efforts, including voter outreach, poll worker training and increasing electoral access for persons with disabilities.
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IFES 2010 Staff-Only Photography Contest
Our annual staff-only photography competition profiles the many ways staff support the organization’s mission. Featured here are the winners and finalists of three contest categories under the theme “IFES at Work”.
IFES will begin accepting submissions for next year’s staff-only contest on June 15, 2011.
IFES will begin accepting submissions for next year’s staff-only contest on June 15, 2011.
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The IFES Annual Report 2009
IFES promotes democratic stability by providing technical assistance and applying field-based research to the electoral cycle worldwide to enhance citizen participation and strengthen civil societies, governance and transparency.
August 15, 2010
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U.S.A. 2006: Poll Worker Training
Photos from a poll worker training session in the United States
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Peru Presidential Ballot 2001
Ballot used in the second round of the Presidential election held in Peru on 3 June 2001. This ballot was to be used by visually impaired voters. The main candidates in the election were Alejandro TOLEDO Manrique (Peru Posible) and Alan Gabriel Ludwig GARCIA Perez (Partido Aprista Peruanu)
Election Material
Ballot
Peru Registration 2001
Voter registration form for the 8 April 2001 General Election in Peru. This registration form is specifically for voters with disabilities. Voters are required to list their name, ID number, and the type of disability.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
You be the Judge
This year 2000 copy of Chicago, Illinois civic education publication “You Be The Judge” was released in lead up to that years November 7 general elections. The piece contains stories on new voting and ballot equipment, the media and exit polling and fraud in cyber space. This article was released in lead up to the November 7, 2000 elections that would feature the presidential race between Al Gore and George W. Bush.