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Strengthening Digital Media Literacy in the Mekong Region
To counter mis- and disinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems collaborated with civil society organizations working in local communities in Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
News & Updates
Feature
Fostering Collaboration Between Civil Society, Governments and the Private Sector for Disability Inclusion in ASEAN
On March 30-31, IFES and the General Election Network for Disability Access (AGENDA) organized the two-day virtual Fifth Regional Disability Rights Dialogue to strengthen joint advocacy and cross-regional collaboration for disability inclusion, engaging 229 participants from across the world.
Programs & initiatives
Sudan Election Administration Support Program
From 2009-13 IFES implemented the “Sudan Election Administration Support Program” (SEASP) to support Sudan’s national electoral processes during the interim period called for by the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), which marked the end of Sudan’s most recent civil war.
February 5, 2009 - September 30, 2013
Publication
Electoral Assessment
IFES Conducts Technical Observation and Assessment of 2020 Sint Eustatius Island Council Elections
IFES conducted an electoral assessment of Saint Eustatius' 2020 island council elections.
October 13, 2021
News & Updates
Feature
Advocacy Success for Disability-Inclusive Responses to COVID-19 in Southeast Asia
Persons with disabilities face additional risks of contracting COVID-19, of having inadequate access to health care and of lacking a voice in decision-making. IFES is supporting disabled people’s organizations in Southeast Asia to conduct advocacy to hold governments accountable during the pandemic.
News & Updates
Feature
Photo Gallery: Elections in the Special Municipality of Saba in the Caribbean Netherlands
IFES Director of Research and Technical Leadership Erica Shein and Senior Legal Advisor Katherine Ellena travelled to Saba, a special municipality in the Caribbean Netherlands, for the March 20 elections for Island Council and the Netherlands Senate Electoral College.
Election FAQ
Elections in the Netherlands: 2017 General Elections
On March 15, Dutch voters will elect all 150 members of the Tweede Kamer, the Lower House, of the parliament. This election could have major implications for upcoming elections across Europe, including in France, Norway, and Germany. To help you understand this important electoral process, check out IFES' Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the Dutch elections.
Publication
Report/Paper
Beyond Quotas: Political Accommodations and Gender in South Sudan
Since its birth, South Sudan has taken progressive steps toward creating an inclusive government – attempting to achieve gender equality in all levels of government. In July 2013, IFES and Conflict Dynamics International conducted a workshop to assist women members of government, civil servants and civil society members identify practical steps to ensure the nation’s electoral system genuinely accommodates women’s interests. This report presents the results of the workshop.
July 30, 2013
Publication
Report/Paper
South Sudan Anniversary: One Year after Independence
One year after achieving independence, the Republic of South Sudan continues along the path of building a sustainable democracy.
June 29, 2012
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
IFES South Sudan: Interview with Robert David Irish
IFES' South Sudan Operations Officer Robert David Irish has been involved in elections for seven years. After observing post-election activities in Ethiopia in 2005, his first IFES project was as an election observer in Haiti in 2006.