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Elections in Tunisia: October 26 Parliamentary Election
With conflict consuming the Middle East and North Africa, Tunisian citizens will head to the polls on October 26 to vote for their members of the Assembly of the Representatives of the People (ARP). Tunisia's relatively peaceful transition has been a bright spot in the Arab world and these elections will be closely watched, with important implications for democratic progress in the country.
Election FAQ
Elections in Tunisia: 2014 Presidential Election
Nearly four years after the Arab Spring was sparked in Tunisia and much of the region, Tunisians head to the polls on November 23 to elect their next President.
Election FAQ
Elections in Tunisia: 2014 Independent High Authority for Elections Selection
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems’ (IFES) frequently asked questions (FAQs) Elections in Tunisia: 2014 Independent High Authority for Elections Selection discuss key elements of ISIE selection.
Election FAQ
Elections in Cambodia: July 28 National Assembly Elections
Cambodians head to the polls on Sunday, July 28 to elect a new National Assembly. Elections in Cambodia: July 28 National Assembly Elections answers frequently asked questions on the electoral process and the National Assembly election.
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Interview/Speech/Testimony
Elections in Cambodia See Major Parties Merge, Compete for Votes
On Sunday, July 28 Cambodians cast ballots for 123 members of the National Assembly. This race saw the merger of two major opposition parties, the Sam Rainsy Party and the Human Rights Party, into the Cambodia National Rescue Party. This new, larger party was led by Sam Rainsy, a self-exiled leader who recently returned to Cambodia after receiving a Royal Pardon for various convictions. Robert Patterson, IFES Chief of Party in Cambodia, answers some questions about Election Day.
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Interview/Speech/Testimony
A Young Leader in Tunisia Looks Forward
Achref Aouadi, founder of I-Watch, a youth-based nongovernmental organization that monitors campaign finance in Tunisia, knows what it is like to live under an oppressive regime. Today, he is working to ensure that freedoms acquired through the Arab Spring continues to flourish in his country. A graduate from University of Tunis, he talks to IFES about Tunisia post-Ben Ali and what must be done to ensure that the country’s democratic gains continue to grow.
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Interview/Speech/Testimony
CEDAW Anniversary: Supporting Free Participation of Women in Tunisia
Discrimination against women in Tunisia has to do first with the different treatment of men and women in the legal code, but also with their different treatment in broader society. Khameyel Fenniche, IFES program associate in Tunisia, talks about the shifting roles of women in the country.
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Interview/Speech/Testimony
First Reports of Cambodia’s Commune Council Elections Positive
Cambodia held elections for the Commune Council on June 3, 2012. Elections for these local governing bodies are considered indicators of public opinion ahead of the 2013 National Assembly elections.
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
CEDAW Anniversary: A Place at the Table for Women in Cambodia
Many women’s issues cannot be addressed adequately without women’s involvement. Sokunmealea Yim, IFES program coordinator in Cambodia, talks about efforts to promote women's leadership.
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Interview/Speech/Testimony
Motos and Civic Education in Cambodia
Chiefs of Party are elections experts who sometimes agree to work on projects in countries they have never visited, as was the case for Robert Patterson, IFES Chief of Party in Cambodia.