 | | IFES CELEBRATES CHARLES T. MANATT DEMOCRACY AWARDS | | “The will of the people is the only legitimate foundation of any government.” - Thomas Jefferson, Third President of the United States of America The Charles T. Manatt Democracy Awards honors the unwavering commitment to democracy of former IFES Board Chair Charles T. Manatt. This annual event highlights the fact that the work of safeguarding and advancing freedom and democracy transcends political parties and national borders. Each year, IFES honors three inspirational leaders – a Democrat, Republican and member of the international community – who embody IFES’ vision of democracy for a better future. On June 14, 2022, we will honor Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, represented by Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova, USAID Democracy Human Rights and Governance Officers (DRG), represented by USAID Administrator Samantha Power, and Senator Rob Portman. Learn more about the event | |
|  | | EVENT: DISABILITY INCLUSIVE DEMOCRACY: BUILDING PARTICIPATORY SOCIETIES | | On Monday, June 13 at 1:15 PM EST, join IFES to discuss disability-inclusive democracy! IFES will cohost this discussion with the U.S. State Department, USAID and the U.S. Mission to the UN. The occasion is the UN Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This virtual side-event builds on the 2021 Summit for Democracy and will explore innovative approaches and current challenges in promoting disability-inclusive democracy globally. The event will be moderated by Sara Minkara, Special Advisor for International Disability Rights. International Sign and American Sign Language interpretation and live captioning will be available. RSVP | |
|  | | IFES LAUNCHES NEW YOUTH ALLIES PROGRAM IN GUYANA | | “Young people’s active contributions give life to democratic values, and the United States is committed to supporting that wherever we can.” - Sarah-Ann Lynch, U.S. Ambassador to Guyana and the Caribbean Community The U.S. Agency for International Development Eastern and Southern Caribbean (USAID/ESC), in collaboration with the IFES Guyana team, officially launched its Youth Advocacy, Linkages, Leadership in Elections and Society (Youth ALLIES) Program on May 13 in Georgetown, Guyana. Over the next three years, Youth ALLIES will work closely with young people and Guyanese stakeholders across the country to provide youth with the skills and knowledge they need to strengthen their participation in problem-solving at the community level and increase their participation in political life. Learn more | |
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| | |  | | ENGAGING YOUNG LEADERS WITH DISABILITIES | | As part of its Youth Advocacy, Linkages and Leadership in Elections and Society (Youth ALLIES) project in Guyana, and with support from USAID, IFES convened 26 young people with disabilities from seven of the 10 regions in Guyana. They came together to participate in its Engaging the Next Generation for Accessible Governance and Elections (ENGAGE) leadership program for young people with disabilities. Read more | |
| | |  | | DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AS AN ANTI-CORRUPTION TACTIC: EVIDENCE AND EXPERIENCE FROM EUROPE? | | On May 31, the IFES Regional Europe Office (REO) hosted the 19th installment of its Democratic Resilience in Europe discussion series to explore digital transformation and anti-corruption. Digital transformation has gained prominence as an anti-corruption tactic globally, particularly with respect to public services. If not introduced carefully, however, a process of digital transformation can itself become a flashpoint for corruption. This insightful discussion was recorded and can be viewed online. Join the discussion | |
|  | |  | | | | WORK WITH IFES IFES is a great place to work! IFES is hiring for a variety of positions at our headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, and our field offices worldwide. Among the open positions are: - Deputy Director, Center for Applied Research and Learning - Arlington, VA
- Country Director - Democratic Republic of Congo
Join us! | | | IFES MENTIONS | | IFES programs, experts and research are regularly featured in the media. We value the opportunity to highlight the importance of democracy assistance and further our mission to build democracies that deliver for all. Global: Democracy Digest featured IFES’ Fernanda Buril on the sustainability of democracy, and highlighted IFES’ recent report, Overcoming Challenges to Democracy and Governance Programs in Post-Conflict Countries: CEPPS Lessons Learned. Armenia: IFES met with the Standing Committee on Labor and Social Affairs of the The National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia and discussed voting procedures for persons with disabilities. Democratic Republic of Congo: 7sur7 reported on an Independent National Electoral Commission’s training on managing the electoral supply chain, which IFES’ Sylla Mountaga participated in. Jamaica: Our Today reported on the launch event for Jamaica Strong and Free: A Civic Education Handbook, where IFES’ David Hamilton was a panelist. Mexico: Central Electoral reported on their recent Electoral Democracy Summit, where IFES President & CEO Anthony Banbury spoke. The University of Guadalajara reported on their international forum In Defense of the INE and Mexican Democracy, which IFES’ Máximo Zaldívar was a panelist for. Nigeria: The Source reported on an Independent National Electoral Commission’s workshop for gender desk officers and quoted IFES' Obaje Ukeh on IFES’ support of the training. Daily Trust reported on another INEC training, supported by IFES, that focused on the candidate nomination portal. Visit Our Newsroom for More | | |
| | FOLLOW THE GLOBAL IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON ELECTIONS | | Elections around the world have been impacted by COVID-19. IFES continues to track the latest information on election postponements, adjusted election dates and risk-mitigating strategies adopted during elections. | |
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