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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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Webinar: Democratic Resilience After One Year of the Pandemic
On March 25, IFES’ Regional Europe Office organized a webinar to reflect on the greatest challenges and lessons learned from the pandemic’s impact on democratic resilience in Europe.
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Voting During COVID-19: What Scares People the Most?
Understanding voters’ fears about going to the polls amid COVID-19 is crucial to creating a safe voting environment. Having conducted nationwide surveys in three countries, IFES has some preliminary insights into voters’ main concerns.
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IFES Supports the Dominican Republic’s Central Electoral Board in Holding Safe, Credible and Transparent Elections During COVID-19
On June 25, IFES and the Central Electoral Board of the Dominican Republic signed a Memorandum of Understanding to affirm their collaboration to safely, credibly and transparently conduct the presidential and congressional elections planned for July 5 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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President and CEO Testifies on Human Rights in Haiti
On March 4, IFES President and CEO Anthony Banbury delivered testimony to the United States House of Representatives’ Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission on “Human Rights in Haiti: Ideas for Next Steps.” He testified on the conditions and next steps necessary to achieve credible elections in Haiti.
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IFES Statement on the Suspension of Municipal Elections in the Dominican Republic
IFES acknowledges the Central Electoral Board's decision to suspend the municipal elections in the Dominican Republic and encourages all efforts to protect the integrity of the elections through a timely investigation.
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IFES Statement on Electoral Assistance in the Dominican Republic
At the request of the Central Electoral Board and with support from USAID, IFES has been conducting a pre-electoral assessment of the electronic voting system to be used in the Dominican Republic’s upcoming municipal elections. We look forward to continuing to provide technical advice to the JCE before the municipal elections on February 16th and ahead of the general elections on May 17th.
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IFES Statement on Electoral Assistance in the Dominican Republic
At the request of the Central Electoral Board (JCE) and with support from USAID, IFES is assisting the 2020 electoral process in the Dominican Republic. IFES’ cooperation during the current electoral period is a collaborative effort with the JCE and other electoral stakeholders to enhance the transparency, credibility and trust in the 2020 elections.
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IFES Statement on the Passing of Charlot Jeudy
IFES mourns the passing of Charlot Jeudy, a human rights advocate and the founder and president of a Haitian LGBTQ rights organization. We offer our condolences to Jeudy’s family, friends and colleagues, and remember and honor his dedication to LGBTQ rights in Haiti and around the world.
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Project Promoting Leadership of Dominican Youth with Disabilities Recognized by National Council on Disability
In recognition of their efforts to increase the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the Dominican Republic, IFES and the Disability Alliance for Our Rights were awarded the 2019 Seal for Good Inclusive Practices for Persons with Disabilities by the National Council on Disability.