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Sacred Ballots: Engaging with Religious Actors in the Electoral Cycle
This paper addresses the intersection of two unmistakable international trends: the global “democratic recession” and the role of religion in politics.
June 23, 2023
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IFES Announces New Project Promoting Environmentally Conscious Elections in Collaboration with UNDP
IFES partners with the UNDP to promote environmentally conscious elections.
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IFES Q&A: Vasu Mohan
A conversation with Vasu Mohan, Senior Global Advisor for Conflict, Displacement, and Minority Rights. Mohan serves as IFES's representative for the Summit for Democracy Election Integrity Cohort.
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Electoral Rights of Environmentally Displaced Persons
How can key stakeholders plan for climate-related risks to democracy? How can environmentally displaced persons participate safely and equally in political life?
April 01, 2021
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Celebrating the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Racial discrimination is a plague to societies worldwide. It continues to hinder democratic progress and cause suffering that affects individuals, communities and institutions. The intentional and full eradication of racial discrimination is necessary for equitable representation, inclusion and access to justice — all essential to democracy.
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Findings From Indonesia’s 2020 Regional Head Elections
On December 9, Indonesia held its fourth concurrent regional head elections for 270 positions.
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Photo Gallery: Indonesia Hosts 2019 Election Visit Program
On April 17, 2019, Indonesia held the world’s largest single-day election, electing its next president and legislature. To showcase Election Day proceedings and enable members of the local and international community to observe the polling process, the General Election Commission hosted the 2019 Election Visit Program.
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Indonesia Holds World’s Largest Single-Day Election
On April 17, Indonesia held the largest single-day election in the world. For the first time since Indonesia’s transition to democracy, more than 192 million registered voters had an opportunity to select their new president and legislature at the same time. The General Election Commission reported that most polling stations were run well, with some delay in parts of Papua province.
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Countering Disinformation Ahead of Indonesia’s Elections
Growing conservatism, discrimination against minority populations and an increase in hate speech and disinformation are threatening Indonesia. While the 2019 presidential and legislative elections are likely to stir and activate identity politics, civil society and election management bodies are creating positive counternarratives, sending the message that Indonesians are respectful and tolerant and must protect pluralism and the country’s unity.