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Evelyn Mulemangabo N’Enbintu Speaks on IFES Study on EMB Practices in Africa
A new study from the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) focuses on the different practices that electoral management bodies (EMBs) have implemented on the African continent to include traditionally underrepresented voters, such as women and persons with disabilities.
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Congolese Women Equipped to Advocate
In the summer of 2020, IFES offered in-depth online trainings on the Democratic Republic of the Congo's electoral systems and gender inclusion in the legal framework and reform processes.
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Elections in Poland: 2020 Presidential Election
On June 28, Poland will hold a presidential election that was originally to be held on May 10 but delayed due to COVID-19. Learn more about the COVID-19 mitigation measures and what is at stake.
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IFES Speaks at Europe’s Largest Human Rights and Democracy Conference
IFES presented on disability-inclusive political participation as a human right in the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, a regional meeting on human rights and democracy.
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On the Hill: Electoral Preparations in the Democratic Republic of Congo
On August 8, 2018, the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) announced that President Joseph Kabila will not be running during the country’s highly anticipated elections set for December 23, 2018. A week prior to the announcement, Senator Christopher Coons (D-Del.) hosted a briefing on Capitol Hill to discuss electoral preparations in the DRC.
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Africa Director Rushdi Nackerdien Briefs the UN Security Council on the DRC
On February 12, IFES Africa Director Rushdi Nackerdien briefed the United Nations Security Council during an Arria Formula Meeting on “The Electoral Process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.” He was invited to speak to the electoral calendar, progress and challenges to the electoral cycle, and the potential implementation of electronic voting machines.
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Independent National Electoral Commission Visits IFES
On March 17, 2016, the IFES hosted the Chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to discuss potential support for the DRC's upcoming elections.
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Democratic Republic of Congo Elections
Democratic Republic of Congo Elections
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Citizen Participation in Natural Resource Management in Niger
It is critical to the security and economic development of Niger that citizens' voices are heard. IFES is working with local partners to increase awareness of the risks and rights of workers in the extractive resources industry, including uranium, oil and gold. IFES is also working to develop partnerships between civil society organizations and government to ensure citizens understand and participate in resource management decisions.
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Ensuring the Rights and Voices of Nigeriens: Photos from the Natural Resources Industry
It is important that Nigeriens have a voice in the way resources from their country are used. Genuine and transparent citizen participation is vital to the African nation’s economic development and security.
Although there has been a new wave of participation, challenges remain. IFES is currently working with civil society organizations (CSO) and the Nigerien government to increase awareness of the risks and rights of those in the extractive resources industry. This gallery is a collection of photos taken throughout Niger as IFES and CSOs host outreach activities, such as concerts, street theater and radio campaigns.
Although there has been a new wave of participation, challenges remain. IFES is currently working with civil society organizations (CSO) and the Nigerien government to increase awareness of the risks and rights of those in the extractive resources industry. This gallery is a collection of photos taken throughout Niger as IFES and CSOs host outreach activities, such as concerts, street theater and radio campaigns.