Photo Gallery: Nepalis Vote in 2019 By-Elections
On November 30, 2019, voters went to the polls for by-elections held in all seven states of Nepal for open local, state and federal elected offices. The by-elections filled vacancies created since the 2017 general elections, with most open seats due to death of the elected representatives, one due to resignation and some who were appointed to higher government offices.
Photo Gallery: Pacific Women with Disabilities Empowered to Advocate with Government Officials
Women with disabilities often face multiple forms of discrimination and a lack of access to decision-making processes. In the Pacific Islands region, there are an estimated 775,000 women with disabilities.
Bougainville Referendum Results Announced
With 87.4 percent* turnout, voting in the Bougainville referendum – conducted from November 23 through December 7 – concluded with the announcement of results on December 11.
Photo Gallery: Ukrainians Vote in 2019 Early Parliamentary Elections
On July 21, Ukrainians went to the polls to cast votes for their next Parliament in early elections. The Central Election Commission of Ukraine (CEC) reported an overall voter turnout of 49.84 percent at the closing of polls, based on preliminary reports about voter participation received shortly after 8 p.m. on Sunday.
Photo Gallery: Developing and Practicing Inclusive Observation Techniques in Guatemala
On April 9-12, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) trained members of Guatemala's National Council on Disability to conduct an election access observation.
Photo Gallery: Awakening the Next Generation of Tunisian Voters
To address a lack of civic education in schools and create an informed and civic-minded future generation, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), in cooperation with the Tunisian High Independent Authority for Elections (ISIE) and Ministry of Education (MoE), developed the Democratic Awakening Toolkit, which presents basic information about democracy and elections tailored f
Photo Gallery: IFES Organizes Conference for Field Leadership and Headquarters Staff
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) has more than 400 staff spread across Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe and Eurasia and the Middle East and North Africa. During the week of May 12, 2019, IFES field leadership traveled to Arlington, Virginia, to meet with each other and colleagues in headquarters.
Photo Gallery: Ukrainians Vote in Two-Round Presidential Election
On April 21, 2019, Ukrainian citizens voted in a second-round presidential election after no candidate received more than 50 percent of the vote in the first round on March 31.
IFES Organizes Training on Countering Disinformation in Elections in Panama
by Marit Björnlund*
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.