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Bougainville Referendum Results Announced
Voting in the Bougainville referendum concluded with the announcement of results on December 11. A majority of voters selected independence, at 97.7 percent of the vote. While the referendum is not outcome-determining, the results will contribute to bilateral negotiations between the Autonomous Bougainville Government and Papua New Guinea Government.
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Video: IFES Board Director, Irena Hadžiabdić Discusses Election Management and Gender Equality
Irena Hadžiabdić is an Election Commissioner for Bosnia and Herzegovina's Central Election Commission and an International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) Board Director.
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Advocating for Gender Equality in Papua New Guinea
To help local women's organizations in the PNG get the Equality and Participation Bill passed, IFES implemented a training program to boost their skills in professional lobbying.
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Young Bougainvilleans with Disabilities Empowered to Engage in Referendum Process
In August, IFES implemented its Engaging a New Generation for Accessible Governance and Elections (ENGAGE) political leadership curriculum with young persons with disabilities in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea.
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Over 1,000 Bosnia and Herzegovina Poll Workers Pilot Online Training
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Central Election Commission and IFES collaborated on the development and launch of an e-learning platform for poll workers.
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Refreshing and Rebranding: The CEC’s Success in Improving its Reputation
Ahead of the 2022 general election in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the CEC boosted transparency by addressing the online information gap.
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Webcast: Bosnia and Herzegovina Prepares for Important 2018 Elections
The discussion will focus on what remains to be done ahead of the elections to be held in October 2018 and how the United States can best assist Bosnia and Herzegovina in advance of these key upcoming elections. The event will be moderated by IFES Regional Director for Europe and Eurasia Dr. Beata Martin- Rozumiłowicz. Panelists include:Irena Hadžiabdić, Chairperson, Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Board Director, IFESJan Erik Surotchak, Regional Director for Europe, International Republican InstituteRobert Benjamin, Regional Director of Central and Eastern Europe, National Democratic Institute
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Video: Bosnia and Herzegovina Prepares for Critical 2018 Elections
On March 7, 2017, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) held a panel discussion on the current state of affairs in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Gender Equality in Election Administration, IFES Board of Directors
IFES Board Director Irena Hadžiabdić is a former IFES employee who serves as the first female chair of the Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) Central Election Commission (CEC). In this video interview, she discusses her role as a pioneer and a woman leader in global election administration.
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Uniting to End Violence Against Women in Elections in the Pacific Islands
Preventing violence against women in elections in the Pacific Islands: 16 Days of Activism