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Photo Gallery: Elections and Democratic Transitions to Watch in 2013
While elections and democratic transitions are significant to a country’s advancement, some events have the potential to make not only a regional impact, but a global impact as well.
This photo gallery takes a look at the electoral processes and transitions to watch in 2013.
This photo gallery takes a look at the electoral processes and transitions to watch in 2013.
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Celebrating 2013 International Women's Day
Today, Friday, March 8, IFES celebrates 2013 International Women’s Day. For over 25 years, IFES has worked to ensure all individuals, men and women, participate equally in the political process.
The full participation of women in political, social and economic life is beneficial to families, communities and nations. Women’s presence in leadership positions, along with gender-sensitive male counterparts, can play a critical role in increasing participation and developing a diversity of viewpoints in decision making. IFES empowers women throughout the world to play a stronger role in this process.
The full participation of women in political, social and economic life is beneficial to families, communities and nations. Women’s presence in leadership positions, along with gender-sensitive male counterparts, can play a critical role in increasing participation and developing a diversity of viewpoints in decision making. IFES empowers women throughout the world to play a stronger role in this process.
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Empowering Women, Strengthening Society
Women continue to lack equal access, despite making up more than half of the world's population. This video shows women from every region of the globe sharing their thoughts on why it is important to strive for greater gender equality, and showcase the significant contributions women make when given a voice.
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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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IFES’ 2014 U.S. Election Program
For almost three decades, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) has supported citizens’ rights to participate in free and fair elections around the globe. Since 1992, IFES has hosted a flagship event, the U.S. Election Program, which brings together election officials, parliamentarians and diplomats from around the world to observe and learn about the U.S. electoral system as well as discuss elections and voting from comparative international perspectives.
This year’s program was held from November 2-5, in Washington, D.C., and provided a range of educational and networking opportunities for executives responsible for elections and voting.
See coverage of select panels by C-SPAN.
This year’s program was held from November 2-5, in Washington, D.C., and provided a range of educational and networking opportunities for executives responsible for elections and voting.
See coverage of select panels by C-SPAN.
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Photo Gallery: 2015 Elections
The past year saw a slew of important elections across the globe. The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) was engaged with election commissions, civil society and a variety of other stakeholders in many of these elections in 2015.
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A Vote for Every Voice in 2015: IFES’ Year in Review
For nearly three decades, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) has been at the forefront of promoting democracy, compelled by a vision of a world in which strong democratic institutions empower citizens to have a voice in the way they are governed.
Election FAQ
Elections in Iran: 2016 Majlis and Assembly of Experts Elections
On February 26, Iranians will vote for the 290-member Islamic Consultative Assembly (Iran’s Parliament, also known as the Majlis) and the 88-member Assembly of Experts. The Majlis and the Assembly of Experts play a role in selecting the individuals who serve in the country’s non-elected positions with the greatest religious and political authority – the Supreme Leader of Iran and the Guardian Council. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions on these elections.
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Translated Publications on Key Political Finance Issues
An Introduction, a briefing paper written by IFES Senior Political Finance Adviser Magnus Ohman, examines some of the key problems with money in politics – such as abuse of state resources, undue influence of wealthy interests in the political system, and corruption.
January 26, 2017
Election FAQ
Elections in Iran: 2017 Presidential and Municipal Elections
On May 19, Iranians will go to the polls to elect their next president and members of city and village councils. If no candidate receives a majority (50% plus one) in the presidential election, the top two candidates will compete in a runoff election.