After Elections: Next Steps in Yemen's Transition

March 06, 2012

Yemen’s February 21 presidential election resulted in the end of President Ali Abdullah Saleh’s 32-year rule.

Civil Society

Increasing Inclusion in Southeast Asia

February 01, 2012

The first-ever conference on increasing political access in Southeast Asia is underway in Jakarta.

People with Disabilities, Civil Society

Advocating for Gender Equality in Papua New Guinea

January 31, 2012

Papua New Guinea achieved a major milestone on November 24, 2011, with the passage of a bill that amends the Constitution to allow seats in the national parliament to be reserved for women. The Equality and Participation Bill, however, can only be implemented if an amendment to the Organic Law on Elections is passed by at least 75 percent of parliamentarians. To help local women’s organizations in their efforts to get this amendment passed, IFES implemented a training program to boost their skills in professional lobbying.

Gender Issues, Civil Society

IFES Sparks First-Ever Regional Dialogue on Inclusion in Southeast Asia

January 25, 2012

At present, there are an estimated 60 million persons with disabilities living throughout Southeast Asia who face barriers in exercising their political rights.

People with Disabilities, Civil Society

IFES Conducts Lobby Training Program, Papua New Guinea Parliament Poised to Vote on Reserved Seats for Women

January 24, 2012

After many years of advocacy, women’s groups and activists watched as the Parliament of Papua New Guinea (PNG) voted to amend the constitution and create an additional 22 reserved seats for women. The 22 seats will be added to the current seats in parliament, held by 108 men and only one woman.

Gender Issues, Civil Society, Electoral Systems

Ahead of Elections, Sierra Leone Focuses on Mitigating Political Violence

January 17, 2012

As Sierra Leone prepares for presidential, parliamentary and local elections scheduled for November 2012, IFES and local civil society organizations have begun implementing initiatives to spread information about how to avoid and alleviate election violence.

Electoral Violence, Elections, Post-conflict, Civil Society

IFES’ Senior Debates Advisor Provides Training and Guidance to Georgian Students, Journalists and the Election Commission

January 06, 2012

In an effort to cultivate political debate and civil discourse in Georgia, IFES’ Senior Debates Advisor Dr. Diana Carlin provided training to Georgia’s Central Election Commission (CEC), the Center for Electoral Systems Development Reforms and Trainings (Training Center), university students and media outlets.

Education, Youth and Elections, Civil Society

2012 IFES Photography Contest

January 05, 2012

IFES sponsors this annual contest to illustrate the many ways people around the world demonstrate a sense of civic responsibility . The contest seeks photographs of individuals taking part in elections or other activities that demonstrate the values of democratic governance and civic engagement.

Democracy Assistance, Elections, Governance, Civil Society, Civic Education

South Sudan Hosts BRIDGE Trainings

September 2011

IFES recently organized two BRIDGE training workshops in Juba to support domestic decision making and build capacity to manage electoral processes in the post-independence period.

Electoral Systems, Civil Society, Voter Registration

Call for Submissions: 2012 IFES Photography Contest

December 27, 2011

This year IFES encourages images of individuals taking part in the electoral process or other activities that demonstrate the values of democratic governance and citizen engagement.

Democracy Assistance, Civil Society, Elections