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Since 1987, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) has worked in over 145 countries to advance good governance and democratic rights. Although IFES is not currently engaged in programming in this country, previous work, research and/or other relevant items are highlighted below. 

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17 May 2019 | News and Updates
Panel Discussion on Education for Democratic Citizenship at George Washington University
On May 8, IFES organized an event at George Washington University on “In Defense of Democracy: The Evolution of Civic Education in the Digital Age." The gathering included a presentation on the...
17 May 2019 | News and Updates
IFES Honors Alan Wall with 2019 Joe C. Baxter Award
IFES' annual Joe C. Baxter Award recognizes the contributions of election professionals whose skills and dedication to the field of election administration epitomize the mission of IFES and embody...
16 Apr 2019 | News and Updates
Effective Protection From Online Violence Against Women in Politics
On March 14, IFES and the Carter Center co-hosted a parallel event on “Effective Protection From Online Violence Against Women in Politics” at the 63rd United Nations Commission on the Status of...
21 Mar 2019 | News and Updates
Women in Politics: Challenges and Opportunities
On March 6, IFES Regional Director for Asia-Pacific Vasu Mohan was a featured speaker at “Women in Politics: Challenges and Opportunities,” a panel event hosted by Women in International Security and...
19 Mar 2019 | News and Updates
President and CEO Testifies on Emerging Threats to Democracy and Elections Worldwide
On March 12, IFES President and CEO Anthony Banbury provided testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations on “Electoral Assistance: Critical to American...
18 Mar 2019 | News and Updates
Disinformation and Social Media in Elections: A Conversation with Justice José Luis Vargas Valdez
Social media offers tangible benefits to democratic discourse but also presents considerable challenges. On February 28, IFES held an event on Capitol Hill focused on emerging approaches to...

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