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Increasing Awareness and Equal Access in the Dominican Republic
Inherent to IFES’ mission is encouraging countries around the world to include procedures that allow persons with disabilities to participate fully in electoral and political processes.
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Interview/Speech/Testimony
A Vote for All: Elections in the Dominican Republic Show Increase in Access
The May 20 presidential election in the Dominican Republic highlighted the increased effort made to include persons with disabilities within the political process. IFES Chief of Party Cristina Francisco talks to us about Election Day.
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Interview/Speech/Testimony
Defying Expectations in the Dominican Republic
Maria Luisa Charles overcame adversity to reach her professional goals. Learn how an IFES training sharpened her communications progress.
News & Updates
Press Release
IFES, JCE Launch Partnership to Reach Voters with Disabilities
As the Dominican Republic prepares for general elections in May, the country’s electoral commission and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) are launching a partnership to improve access to the electoral process for persons with disabilities.
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Press Release
IFES Statement on the departure of USAID from Russia
IFES is troubled by the imminent departure of USAID from Russia. The closing of USAID's office and its support will present additional challenges for Russian citizens and organizations in the pursuit of democratic development.
Election FAQ
Elections in the Dominican Republic: 2020 General Elections
Dominicans will go to the polls on July 5 to vote for the president, vice president, 190 deputies and 32 senators. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions on Elections in the Dominican Republic: 2020 General Elections.
News & Updates
Feature
Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities, held on December 3, commemorates the human rights of persons with disabilities. The theme for this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities is “Empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness and equality.” In 2018, IFES partnered with disabled people’s organizations in every region of the world to develop new tools and approaches to empower people with disabilities to participate in political life.
Election FAQ
Elections in the Russian Federation: 2018 Presidential Election
On March 18, Russian citizens went to the polls for presidential elections. Incumbent President Vladimir Putin contested the election as an independent, despite consistently representing the ruling United Russia party in previous elections. To help you understand this important electoral process, the IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Elections in the Russian Federation: 2018 Presidential Election.
Election FAQ
Elections in the Dominican Republic: 2016 General Elections
On May 15, Dominicans will head to the polls to elect their next President and Vice President; 32 Senators and 190 members of the Chamber of Deputies; 20 Representatives to the Central American Parliament; 158 Mayors and Vice Mayors; and 1,164 local council members.
Election FAQ
Elections in the Russian Federation: 2016 Parliamentary Elections
On September 18, Russian voters will elect 450 Deputies to the Russian Federation State Duma (lower house of Parliament). These elections will be held under a new electoral system.