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Electoral Administration Better Prepared For A Stronger Democracy
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) organized two workshops in recent weeks on the Building Resources in Democracy, Governance, and Elections (BRIDGE) Program. Sessions specifically focused on access to electoral processes in order to strengthen the professional capacity of Haitian institutions and to ensure an effective transfer of technical skills in the field of election administration.
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IFES Q&A with The Secretary of State for Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Haiti
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Strengthening Election Coverage and Journalism Standards in Haiti
IFES Chief of Party in Haiti Alessandra Rossi attended the first in a series of workshops for Haitian journalists registered to cover the upcoming elections. IFES is co-hosting the workshops with Haiti’s Transitional College of the Permanent Electoral Council.
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IFES Weighs in on Caribbean Elections During Annual Meeting
From January 16-17, 2014, IFES participated in the Seventh General Meeting of the Association of Caribbean Electoral Organizations (ACEO) in Paramaribo, Suriname. The two-day meeting covered key electoral topics that affect member States. Participants shared experiences and heard from experts in hopes of improving electoral processes in their respective nations.
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Fostering Partnerships to Increase Political Access in Haiti
One of IFES’ main goals in Haiti is to increase access to the political process for persons with disabilities. Alessandra Rossi, IFES Chief of Party in Haiti, sheds light on IFES’ work in this area in the island nation.
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Elections in Iran: June 14 Presidential Elections
Iran is holding its presidential election on June 14, 2013. Elections in Iran:June 14 Presidential Elections, IFES’ frequently asked questions (FAQs), sheds light on Iran’s electoral system, who is running and the voting process.
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CEDAW Anniversary: Helping Women Reach Their Potential in the Pacific Islands
Discrimination against women in the Pacific Islands takes many forms. Women do not have the same economic opportunities as men, and women are not treated equally in the workplace. Lauren Sauer, IFES program officer, talks about IFES' work to help women in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands play a larger role in public life.
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Elections in Papua New Guinea: 2012 National General Elections
Elections in Papua New Guinea: 2012 National General Elections answers frequently asked questions about the electoral system in the Pacific island nation and the political context of this year's elections.
June 21, 2012
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A Worthy Fight: Helping Increase Gender Equality in Papua New Guinea
Lauren Sauer, IFES Program Officer for Europe and Asia, spent International Women’s Day in Papua New Guinea, where IFES is implementing the Women Advocating for Voices in Government (WAVIG) program to increase the participation and representation of women in politics by building their capacity to influence decision makers and advocate for equality. She gives us the latest on the equality movement in PNG.
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Advocating for Gender Equality in Papua New Guinea
To help local women's organizations in the PNG get the Equality and Participation Bill passed, IFES implemented a training program to boost their skills in professional lobbying.