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Celebrating International Day of Democracy in Pakistan
To mark International Day of Democracy, IFES Pakistan and its partners organized a seminar on civil society engagement in social and political life in Pakistan. Read this story to learn about the other activities conducted by IFES Pakistan in commemoration of International Day of Democracy.
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How is it Made? Voter Education Campaign Edition
Motivational voter education messages are instantly recognizable; they permeate the airwaves, and televisions in democratic countries, especially before an election. Most people only see the final product, but there is so much that goes into developing the message before it is broadcast on screens across the country. For anyone who has ever wondered, “how is it made?” here is a behind-the-scenes look at how the team at the IFES office in Pakistan created a campaign encouraging women to register for a computerized national identity card (CNIC) and register to vote.
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Photo Gallery: Sri Lankans Learn About their New Voting System
Sri Lanka’s February 10, 2018 local government election introduced numerous changes to the electoral system. Under its U.S. Agency for International Development-funded “Improved Election Management Program,” IFES is working with the Election Commission of Sri Lanka (EC) and local partners to support implementation of inclusive voter awareness-raising programs.
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IFES Holds Its First Voter Education Film Festival
IFES held a Voter Education Film Festival to share best practices, gather examples from around the world and create a video repository for IFES teams to use and refer back to.
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Pakistan Civil Society Project
IFES works with civil society groups in Pakistan
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How to Protect Gender Equality in Elections During COVID-19
Disasters often inflame and exacerbate existing inequalities, and women continue to be largely left out of decision-making processes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Electoral stakeholders should work to ensure that gender does not serve as a barrier to electoral and political rights during this crisis.
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Strengthening Access to Voting Rights for Sri Lankans with Psychosocial Disabilities
Ahead of Sri Lanka’s recent elections and with IFES' support, Consumer Action Network Mental Health Lanka launched a voter education and advocacy campaign for persons with psychosocial disabilities.
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Engaging Male Allies to Advance Women’s Voter Registration in Khyber
IFES and Pak Women are implementing a “She Leads Pakistan” leadership program that engages men to partner with women community leaders to advance a more inclusive democratic process.
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“She Leads Pakistan” Alumnae Advance Gender Equality in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
IFES and its local partners are training 500 Pakistani women to actively promote women’s National Identity Card registration.
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Sri Lankan Women Leaders Deliver Civic and Voter Education Outreach
IFES has been working with the Election Commission and National Committee on Women to conduct dozens of facilitators’ trainings that equip local women leaders with the skills needed to lead voter and civic education sessions.