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The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) regularly disseminates press releases and statements on critical issues. Our senior representatives meet with policymakers around the world and are often called to testify on the impact of democracy assistance by United States lawmakers. We value every opportunity to highlight the importance of democracy assistance and the need for sustained support for our mission to give citizens a voice in how they are governed.
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31 Jul 2020 | Feature
Through a monthlong social media campaign, IFES will showcase young leaders who are leading efforts to bolster young people’s engagement and participation in democratic processes.
29 Jul 2020 | Feature
Understanding voters’ fears about going to the polls amid COVID-19 is crucial to creating a safe voting environment. Having conducted nationwide surveys in three countries, IFES has some preliminary...
20 Jul 2020 | Feature
In response to COVID-19, IFES has adapted its disability inclusion work in Ukraine to continue to support the Central Election Commission’s (CEC) election access working group, which brings together...
20 Jul 2020 | Feature
In partnership with the Fijian Elections Office, IFES is working to inform election management bodies, civil society organizations and other stakeholders in the Pacific region on best practices for...
17 Jul 2020 | Feature
IFES' Regional Europe Office is a crucial element of our strategy to support the exchange of knowledge, skills and experience among European and Eurasian electoral stakeholders. In light of COVID-19...
15 Jul 2020 | Feature
A recent IFES webinar focused on how the disinformation landscape is rapidly evolving and how various stakeholders can address the misinformation, disinformation and hate speech related to the...
15 Jul 2020 | Feature
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, ...
15 Jul 2020 | Announcement
IFES joins more than 500 political and civil leaders, Nobel Laureates and pro-democracy institutions on an open letter to defend democracy, warning that the freedoms we cherish are under threat from...
14 Jul 2020 | Feature
The possibility of holding major electoral events using technologies like internet voting has garnered significant interest during the COVID-19 pandemic. IFES invited experts to weigh in on the...
14 Jul 2020 | Feature
Based on international good practices and programs working with persons with disabilities and their organizations in over 60 countries, IFES has prepared recommendations on how to ensure they are...
13 Jul 2020 | Feature
On May 14, IFES submitted written evidence to the Parliament of the United Kingdom (UK) in support of the House of Commons International Development Committee inquiry on the effectiveness of UK aid.
2 Jul 2020 | Feature
In recognition of its efforts to advance the political rights of persons with disabilities worldwide, IFES was invited to join International Disability and Development Consortium as an observer in...