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Elections Do Not Make a Democracy
Over the past 25 years, we have seen an increase in the number of countries holding elections. Going through the exercise, however, does not mean the will of the people is being reflected or that countries are establishing democratic processes.
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Two Years into the Arab Spring: Islam, Elections and Democratic Transformation
In the wake of the Arab Spring, the international community watched as popular Islamic political parties began to take shape. The history and diversity of Islamic political parties and the role Islam could play in the democratic transformation of the Arab World was often left out of the commentary. The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) and the International Council for Middle East Studies (ICMES) hosted a discussion on the rise and trajectory of Islamist political parties after the Arab Spring. Panelists discuss the influence of Islamists on the development of the constitution and legal framework, and the role of Islam in the political evolution of the MENA region.
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Empowering Women in Kenya: A Conversation with Advocate Maimuna Mwidau
Watch an engaging conversation with prominent women's advocate Maimuna Mwidau and IFES Deputy Director for Africa Abigail Wilson on the progress women have made over the last half decade and the challenges they still face in the pursuit of gender equality in Kenya.
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After Elections: Next Steps in Yemen's Transition
Yemen's February 21 presidential election resulted in the end of President Ali Abdullah Saleh's 32-year rule. While some questioned the purpose of a one-candidate election, many others hailed it as a crucial first step in Yemen's transitional process. As the country moves forward, a panel of experts discusses the next steps in Yemen’s political transition.
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Armenia's May 6 Elections: Progress and Perspectives
Armenia's May 6 parliamentary elections marked an important step in the country's democratic development. IFES hosted a discussion with election experts who witnessed the vote in Armenia.
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At a Crossroads: Mexico's Pivotal Election
On July 1 Mexicans go to the polls to vote in what promises to be one of the most closely watched elections in the western hemisphere. Experts discuss the importance of these elections to Mexico, the United States and the region.
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IFES and German Marshall Fund Experts Release Guidance on Securing Elections Amid COVID-19
The Alliance for Securing Democracy at the German Marshall Fund of the United States and IFES today released a guide to help democratic actors conduct secure elections during the coronavirus pandemic.
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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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Read and Listen: 2020 U.S. Election Program Resources
Read and listen to resources related to IFES' Virtual U.S. Election Program. RSVP to learn more!
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IFES Recommendations for USAID Gender Policy
Based on our significant experience promoting gender equality worldwide, IFES submitted comments on USAID's draft 2020 Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Policy.