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Restoring Democracy in the Political Picture
“Restoring Democracy in the Political Picture” is a pamphlet encouraging Pakistanis to register for the new voter’s list. It was published by the Election Commission of Pakistan on October 10th 2000 and also points out the new minimum voting age has been moved from 21 to 18 in an effort to reach out to Pakistani youth and encourage them to participate in Pakistani elections.
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A Vote for Every Voice in 2015: IFES’ Year in Review
For nearly three decades, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) has been at the forefront of promoting democracy, compelled by a vision of a world in which strong democratic institutions empower citizens to have a voice in the way they are governed.
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COVID-19’s Impact on Pakistani Women
Though we do not yet know the full extent of COVID-19’s impact, women and most marginalized communities will likely experience disproportionate hardship. This means all preparedness and response measures should incorporate a gender analysis. A new IFES paper offers key recommendations for the government and Election Commission of Pakistan.
May 27, 2020
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Celebrating 2013 International Women's Day
Today, Friday, March 8, IFES celebrates 2013 International Women’s Day. For over 25 years, IFES has worked to ensure all individuals, men and women, participate equally in the political process.
The full participation of women in political, social and economic life is beneficial to families, communities and nations. Women’s presence in leadership positions, along with gender-sensitive male counterparts, can play a critical role in increasing participation and developing a diversity of viewpoints in decision making. IFES empowers women throughout the world to play a stronger role in this process.
The full participation of women in political, social and economic life is beneficial to families, communities and nations. Women’s presence in leadership positions, along with gender-sensitive male counterparts, can play a critical role in increasing participation and developing a diversity of viewpoints in decision making. IFES empowers women throughout the world to play a stronger role in this process.
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Photo Gallery: 2015 Elections
The past year saw a slew of important elections across the globe. The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) was engaged with election commissions, civil society and a variety of other stakeholders in many of these elections in 2015.
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Pakistan Election Day
Pakistani voters gave opposition parties a governing majority in parliament February 18. IFES advised the Pakistan Election Commission in the lead up to the vote.
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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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Online Training Launched to Engage Pakistani Women with Disabilities in Public Policy Reform
The “Power to Persuade” training builds the skills of women with disabilities to advocate with policymakers, elected officials and other political powerbrokers for reform. In response to COVID-19, IFES adapted its training methodology for online implementation in Pakistan in July 2020.
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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.