An Introduction to IFES

August 04, 2010

In this two-minute video, Bill Sweeney, IFES president and CEO, gives a quick overview of IFES and the work we do. He talks about our experts, how we partner with local election management bodies and always strive to build local capacity, and about two of our principle objectives in every election we work in.

Democracy Assistance, Civil Society, Elections, Governance

A Couple Voting Together in the Moldovan Election

July 24, 2010

An instructional video showing a couple voting together in the Moldovan election.

Civic Education, Education, Elections

Sealing the Ballot Box for the Moldovan Election

July 24, 2010

An instructional video demonstrating the sealing the ballot box for the Moldovan election.

Civic Education, Education, Elections

Unsealing the Ballot Box for the Moldovan Election

July 24, 2010

An instructional video demonstrating the unsealing of a ballot box for the Moldovan election.

Civic Education, Education, Elections

Iyo Menya "If Only I Had Known"

April 22, 2010

Starting at the end of May and through early September, Burundi will hold its first set of elections since all rebel movements laid down their arms and officially ended Burundi’s long civil war. “If Only I Had Known,” (“Iyo Menya”) produced by New Generation and IFES, with the support of USAID and the Studio RAM recounts the firsthand stories of former youth combatants of Burundi’s long civil war.

Civil Society, Civic Education, Election Disputes, Election Observation, Elections

Democratic Rights of Disabled Persons in Indonesia

April 16, 2010

In Indonesia there are some people who should strive to obtain their rights, for example people with disabilities. The right to choose is the right of every human being. Although people with disabilities have the right to vote they dont always have political access.

People with Disabilities, Democracy Assistance, Civil Society

Democracy and Election in Africa: Almami Cyllah's Testimony to Congress

March 30, 2010

On Wednesday, March 24, 2010, Almami Cyllah, IFES regional director for Africa, testified before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health on democracy in the African continent. Mr. Cyllah gave an overview of Africa's history with elections and how democracy fits into the continent's overall advancement. He also gave a number of important recommendations for how the United States and the international community can help Africa prosper by strengthening its democratic institutions. Read the Full Testimony »

Democracy Assistance, Elections, Governance, Civil Society, Election Disputes

Iraq OCV 2010 PSA: How to Mark the Ballot Paper (Kurdish)

March 12, 2010

This PSA is one in a series produced and paid for by the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) to promote Out of Country Voting for Iraq's 2010 parliamentary elections. This PSA instructs how to properly mark the ballot paper.

Elections, Election Ballots, Election Procedures, Voting Technology, Voter Turnout

Iraq OCV 2010 PSA: How to Mark the Ballot Paper (Arabic)

March 12, 2010

This PSA is one in a series produced and paid for by the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) to promote Out of Country Voting for Iraq's 2010 parliamentary elections. This PSA instructs how to properly mark the ballot paper.

Elections, Election Ballots, Election Procedures, Voting Technology, Voter Turnout

Iraq OCV 2010 PSA: Required Documents to Prove Eligibility (Kurdish)

March 12, 2010

This PSA is one in a series produced and paid for by the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) to promote Out of Country Voting for Iraq's 2010 parliamentary elections. This PSA lists the required documents to prove eligibility for out of country voting.

Elections, Election Ballots, Election Procedures, Voting Technology, Voter Turnout