The Right to Choose: The Dominican Republic Issues a Reminder Video Ahead of Election Day

May 14, 2012

As the Dominican Republic nears Election Day on May 20, the Junta Central Electoral, the national electoral commission, has released a video reminding citizens they have the right to choose their leadership.

People with Disabilities, Civic Education

Debating a Brighter Future in Afghanistan

May 09, 2012

On March 24, nine students from IFES’ university debate club program in Afghanistan were featured in the second annual Afghan Great Debate Competition honoring Black History Month at the United States Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Civic Education, Civil Society, Youth and Elections

Building Stability in Afghanistan

April 26, 2012

Vasu Mohan, IFES deputy director for Europe and Asia, participated in a panel discussion on Building Peace After War in Afghanistan: The Hard Job of Soft Power, hosted by the Institute of World Politics (IWP) on April 11.

Civic Education, Governance

Georgian and American Students Discuss Civic Issues in a Video Conference

April 25, 2012

On April 4, university students from New Jersey and the country of Georgia, separated by thousands of miles, met for the first time via video conference to talk about active citizenship and the importance of participating in democratic processes.

Civic Education, Education

IFES Trains Georgia’s Central Election Commission in Conflict Resolution

April 11, 2012

Conflicts come in different shapes and sizes, affecting nations, organizations and individuals alike. They can arise when least expected, and repercussions can be severe.

Civic Education

Tbilisi State University Talks Civics

March 30, 2012

On March 19, students from Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (TSU) presented five civics research projects to over 70 TSU students, professors and local and international organizations.

Civic Education

IFES Provides Media Training to Georgian CEC

March 30, 2012

In February and March, IFES provided a series of trainings for Georgian Central Election Commission (CEC) officials as a part on an ongoing effort to build the CEC’s communication and outreach capacity.

Civic Education

Georgian Students Address Civic Issues

March 12, 2012

On March 1, 2012, five student groups from Caucasus University presented their capstone civics research projects under the title “I Am a Citizen of Georgia.”

Civic Education

IFES Publishes and Distributes Civics Textbook for Georgian University Students

March 08, 2012

As part of a concerted effort to promote civic education and engagement in Georgia, IFES partnered with international and Georgian professors and experts to develop and publish a course book to accompany its ongoing civic education course. Both the book and course are titled demokratia da mokalakeoba (democracy and citizenship).

Civic Education, Education

Tunisia Election Management Body Reaches Masses through Campaign

February 23, 2012

One of the primary challenges faced by the electoral commission in Tunisia in the run up to elections was meeting the public’s demand for information about how voting would take place. IFES worked with Tunisia’s election management body (ISIE) to assist in voter outreach and information via multiple channels.

Civic Education