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LAUNCH: Voluntary Electoral Integrity Guidelines for Technology Companies IFES, in consultation with prominent election authorities, civil society organizations, and technology companies, is proud to launch the Voluntary Election Integrity Guidelines for Technology Companies. March 18, 2024

Election Snapshot

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Elections in Tunisia: 2023 Local Elections The 2023 Local Elections will be held in Tunisia on Sunday, December 24.
December 12, 2023

News and Updates Opinion

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What would it take to hold elections in Ukraine? IFES's Peter Erben and Gio Kobakhidze on holding Ukrainian elections at wartime. Originally published in the Atlantic Council's UkraineAlert September 21, 2023

News and Updates Announcement

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IFES Welcomes New Vice President IFES Announces Mark P. Adams as New V.P for External Relations and Resource Development September 20, 2023

News and Updates Announcement

IFES Announces Richard Nash to Head Center for Anti-Corruption and Democratic Trust Richard Nash will lead the IFES Center for Anti-Corruption and Democratic Trust. May 17, 2023

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IFES Q&A: Conflict in Sudan IFES board member Jeffrey Feltman on the current conflict in Sudan. April 18, 2023

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Online Discussion Series: Protecting Free Speech in Europe - How to stop Strategic Lawsuits Against Political Participation Freedom of speech is essential for democratic processes and competitive elections across Europe. Join us on 9.29.2022 for “Protecting Free Speech in Europe - How to stop Strategic Lawsuits Against Political Participation.”

September 29, 2022 9:00 AM EDT

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Disinformation and Social Media in Elections: A Conversation with Justice José Luis Vargas Valdez Join IFES and Justice José Luis Vargas Valdez for a conversation on emerging approaches to disinformation and social media in elections, both in Mexico and worldwide.

February 28, 2019 3:00 PM EST

Summit for Democracy: Disability Rights Cohort Virtual Session The Disability Rights Cohort is led by the Government of Australia and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES).

March 22, 2023 9:00 PM EDT

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Al Jazeera Nigeria election 2023: Five reasons to care about the vote IFES Country Director for Nigeria, Seray Jah, speaks to Al Jazeera on the 2023 Nigerian General Elections. February 23, 2023

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