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IFES Recognizes International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2022
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) supports Indigenous Peoples and their organizations to take part in elections and other decision-making processes and celebrates the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2022.
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Enhancing Indigenous Women’s Political Leadership in Ecuador
In May 2022, IFES and Fundación Esquel Ecuador launched a training process with Indigenous women from Movimiento de Unidad Plurinacional Pachakutik – Nuevo País (Pachakutik Plurinational Unity Movement, or Pachakutik) on gender parity and political leadership.
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Indigenous Youth Use Political Power for Social Change
IFES experts co-author "Indigenous Youth Use Political Power for Social Change."
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IFES Launches Inclusive Digital Advocacy Toolkit
On Nov. 15, 2021, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems launched the Inclusive Digital Advocacy Toolkit, a new resource to support civil society organizations, organizations of persons with disabilities and diverse advocates to use social media and technology in advocacy activities.
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IFES Celebrates International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
One of the objectives of IFES' strategic plan is to support all people to safely participate in civic and political life on an equal basis – this objective specifically mentions and prioritizes inclusion of Indigenous Peoples.
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Video: How Unregulated Money in Politics Corrupts
Breaking the link between money in politics and corruption requires dedicated effort.
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Webinar | Abuse of State Resources: Risks and Solutions
On April 28, IFES' Regional Europe Office held a webinar that addressed risks and solutions related to the abuse of state resources.
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100th Anniversary of Women’s Constitutional Right to Vote in the U.S.
In 2020, the United States marks the centennial of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. It was a hard-won success of the U.S. women’s suffrage movement, but work remains to meet its promise for all American women.
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COVID-19 Corruption: Key Risks to Democratic Institutions
Public corruption is like a thread that, if pulled, can undermine the entire democratic tapestry. Crisis situations like the COVID-19 pandemic magnify existing vulnerabilities and create new opportunities for personal or political gain.
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IFES' Approach to Supporting Indigenous Political Rights
To better inform policy discussions, IFES facilitates comparative research and dialogue on challenges and innovation in elections and the rights of indigenous peoples. IFES also assists countries to meet United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples standards by holding inclusive national and local elections that respect language and traditional political institutions and practices.