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Technical Observation and Assessment of Turks and Caicos Islands General Elections
IFES experts will conduct an in-person technical observation and assessment of the Turks and Caicos Islands' February 19 general elections
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Elections in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea: 2020 General Elections
Bougainvilleans will go to the polls starting on Wednesday, August 12, to vote for the 39 members of the House of Representatives and a president. These will be the first elections held since the 2019 Bougainville referendum.
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IFES Advises the UK House of Commons on the Impact of COVID-19
On May 8, IFES submitted its first-ever written evidence to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in support of the House of Commons International Development Committee inquiry on the impact of the novel coronavirus.
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Bougainville Referendum Results Announced
Voting in the Bougainville referendum concluded with the announcement of results on December 11. A majority of voters selected independence, at 97.7 percent of the vote. While the referendum is not outcome-determining, the results will contribute to bilateral negotiations between the Autonomous Bougainville Government and Papua New Guinea Government.
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Young Bougainvilleans with Disabilities Empowered to Engage in Referendum Process
In August, IFES implemented its Engaging a New Generation for Accessible Governance and Elections (ENGAGE) political leadership curriculum with young persons with disabilities in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea.
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From Prey Veng Province to the Big Apple
On June 11, "She Leads" alumna Chanthy Hoy spoke on a side panel at the United Nations Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. She spoke of the potential of women with disabilities to achieve and thrive in positions of leadership and how it is incumbent upon the international community to continue to support programs that instill a sense of self-worth and confidence in young women.
Election FAQ
Elections in Papua New Guinea: 2019 Local-Level Government Elections
Citizens of Papua New Guinea had been scheduled to go to the polls for local-level government (LLG) elections from June 22 to July 6. The schedule for the LLG elections was halted by a Supreme Court order on April 25.
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New Assessment on Violence Against Women in Elections in Papua New Guinea
Elections in Papua New Guinea (PNG) are characterized by violence and tribal politics that contribute to a high prevalence of violence against women in elections (VAWE). A new report from IFES assesses VAWE in PNG following the 2017 national elections, drawing on fieldwork, research and IFES’ experiences operating in PNG.
April 24, 2019
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New Assessment on Violence Against Women in Elections in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville
While women in Bougainville have greater access to politics and decision-making than their counterparts in other parts of Papua New Guinea (PNG), they still face significant challenges as they seek to participate in the electoral process. A new report from IFES assesses violence against Bougainvillean women in elections, drawing on fieldwork, research and IFES’ experiences operating in Bougainville.
April 24, 2019
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Bougainville Election Commission Launches Strategic Plan
Throughout 2018, IFES advisors guided the Office of the Bougainville Electoral Commissioner in developing and writing its 2018-2022 Strategic Plan. The plan, launched in November, sets out a vision for OBEC to become an independent, competent and transparent electoral body that can organize inclusive, credible elections.