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Witnessing the 4th of India's 5 Election Phases

Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700

India, which proudly calls itself the world's largest democracy, goes to the polls in phases. Today was the 4th in a series of 5 phases.

IFES Honors International Women's Day

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0800

The equal participation of women in all aspects of political, social and economic life of a country is vital for democracy to take root and flourish. Since 1995, IFES has worked front and center on women’s issues around the world, many times as a result of elections work in ensuring all individuals vote, such as in Afghanistan’s historic elections in 2004.

India 'Girl Child' Campaign Releases Handbook

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Young people in Rajasthan are using a new tool to educate their community about the dangers of female feticide and the value of women in a democratic society. The Society to Uplift Rural Economy (SURE), which is supported by IFES, produced this handbook which was released by famed Indian dancer and activist Mallika Sarabhai and scholar/activist Swami Agnivesh in Jaipur on January 26 or Indian Republic Day.

Campaign Fuels Support for Indian Girls

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700

In October, Indian Oil stations in Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, became hotspots for information about the sensitive issue of female feticide.

The Rise of Sex Selection in India

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700

A steep decline in the number of girls (as compared to boys) in the Indian population highlights a deepening crisis in that country. This disturbing trend—which is being blamed on sex-selective abortions, the practice of killing infant girls and the neglect of female children—is being ignored by the majority of Indian citizens.

Population, Gender and Culture in India

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700

India markets itself as the world's "largest democracy". But activists and researchers say cultural preferences for boys are drastically altering its population, with dangerous implications for civil society. Kojo explores underlying causes and possible consequences of India's "girl deficit" Vasu Mohan of IFES and others.

India Faces Gender Imbalance Crisis

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700

India is coping with the early effects of a gender imbalance crisis caused when families choose sex selective abortions in order to have male children, said Vasu Mohan, IFES’ deputy director for South Asia. He and Dr. Meeta Singh, an IFES gender specialist, spoke about the organization’s “Dignity of the Girl Child” program at a roundtable at IFES headquarters on June 13.

India Facing Gender Imbalance Crisis

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700

IFES will host a roundtable titled “45 Million Missing Women in India” on June 13 to examine the human rights and security effects of female feticide in the world’s largest democracy.

Thoughts from Women Leaders: IFES inspires activist to fight female feticide in India

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Young women are increasingly being drawn to pursue careers in the nonprofit sector. For those interested in international relief and development, they must often work in areas where women are not expected to take on leadership roles. Several female directors and managers in the field share their thoughts on the influx of young women into the relief and development community.

Celebrating International Women's Day:
IFES' Partners Work with Community Leaders in India to End Female Feticide

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Sikh community leaders are battling the practice of female feticide that has left their community with the lowest ratio of girl to boy children in India.

Interview with Ms. Kuldeep Kaur, Woman Community Leader, Sikh Community, Jaipur

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Sardarni Kuldeep Kaur was interviewed by Dr. Meeta Singh, who heads IFES’ Dignity of the Girl Child program in Rajasthan, India. Kuldeep Kaur is 72 years young and has been working tirelessly with her community to stop sex selective abortions.

Sikh Wedding Celebrates Daughters

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Last November, the town of Sri Ganganagar wore a festive look with banners hung all over the city. The drivers of cycle rickshaws hollered invitations to the town’s citizens to attend a mass wedding to be solemnized that morning.

New Project Aims to Change Indian Men's Attitudes toward Women

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0700

A new IFES project aims to change the attitudes of young Indian men toward women, transforming them from “potential perpetrators” of abuse and female inequality to the protectors of women’s rights. The project, “Youth Forums Against Gender Based Violence,” was launched in June in Karnataka.

The Rise of Sex Selection in India

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0800

A preference for male children is causing a crisis that could threaten India’s human rights, security and, ultimately, democracy.

Under One Banner

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0800

WomenPowerConnect's Ranjana Kumari describes her efforts to unite women’s groups to bring gender equality to India’s democracy.

Gender & Law Project: Counseling Centers Curb Violence against Women in India

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 -0700

“Asha”, 19, had long dark hair, an olive complexion and a black eye when she walked into the doctor’s office in Rajasthan, India

The International IDEA Handbook of Electoral System Design

Tue, 01 Jan 2002 00:00:00 -0800

This handbook describes the attributes of various electoral systems and explores their advantages and disadvantages.

The 1989 Indian National Elections: A Retrospective Analysis

Mon, 01 Jan 1990 00:00:00 -0800

This document reports on the November 1989 legislative elections in India. The report discusses electoral law, the various political posts and voting procedures.

Content For India

Witnessing the 4th of India's 5 Election Phases

IFES Honors International Women's Day

India 'Girl Child' Campaign Releases Handbook

Campaign Fuels Support for Indian Girls

The Rise of Sex Selection in India

Population, Gender and Culture in India

India Faces Gender Imbalance Crisis

India Facing Gender Imbalance Crisis

Thoughts from Women Leaders: IFES inspires activist to fight female feticide in India

Celebrating International Women's Day: IFES' Partners Work with Community Leaders in India to End Female Feticide

Interview with Ms. Kuldeep Kaur, Woman Community Leader, Sikh Community, Jaipur

Sikh Wedding Celebrates Daughters

New Project Aims to Change Indian Men's Attitudes toward Women

The Rise of Sex Selection in India

Under One Banner

Gender & Law Project: Counseling Centers Curb Violence against Women in India

The International IDEA Handbook of Electoral System Design

The 1989 Indian National Elections: A Retrospective Analysis

Celebrating International Women's Day:
IFES' Partners Work with Community Leaders in India to End Female Feticide