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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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IFES Commemorates the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) commemorates the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia on May 17, a day to bring awareness to the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI+) people around the world.
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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 Commends Establishment of US Office of International Disability Rights
IFES commends the U.S. Department of State's permanent establishment of the Office of International Disability Rights.
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Young Pacific Island Leaders Advancing Disability Rights, Education and Youth Participation
IFES and partner USPSA launched an interactive virtual webinar series, “Youth Advocacy for Inclusive COVID-19 Response and Recovery,” to empower young advocates throughout the Pacific Islands.
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Jamaican Advocates Learn How to Assess Polling Stations for Accessibility
From Oct. 7-8, 2021, IFES trained disability rights advocates in Jamaica from the Combined Disabilities Association on polling station assessments.
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Evelyn Mulemangabo N’Enbintu Speaks on IFES Study on EMB Practices in Africa
A new study from the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) focuses on the different practices that electoral management bodies (EMBs) have implemented on the African continent to include traditionally underrepresented voters, such as women and persons with disabilities.
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Launching “She Leads” Trainings in Nepal
To empower elected women with the skills and knowledge to fulfill their roles as community leaders, IFES and the Center for Dalit Women Nepal launched “She Leads” trainings in February 2021.
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IFES Welcomes Regina Waugh as Senior Global Gender Advisor
Waugh will work closely with regional teams and field offices to implement IFES’ approach to gender equality and women’s empowerment and provide strategic vision and leadership for IFES’ gender portfolio.