Young people in Georgia are also strengthening its democracy by bridging ethnic divides between Georgians and minority communities. “We have a lot of disinformation in Georgia,” Rashan, an IFES KARe program participant, said. “There are so many stereotypes [about ethnic Azerbaijanis and ethnic Armenians], whether it is that we don’t know the Georgian language or don’t want to learn the language.” Rashan launched an awareness and voter outreach campaign leading up to the 2020 parliamentary elections, creating social media posts and videos to engage members of minority communities. His work has led to meeting and establishing connections with government officials.
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NEW PUBLICATION: CHAIN OF HARM IFES launched two new publications related to the Chain of Harm, a valuable tool for practitioners to break down the challenges of disinformation, misinformation, and dangerous speech. The first is a conceptual framing that outlines the Chain of Harm’s current and potential use cases, including data-driven, inclusive program design, program evaluation, and threat modeling. The second is a companion practitioner’s guide that provides step-by-step implementation guidance for the Co-design Workshop, a valuable process for localizing and contextualizing information integrity programming. 2024: YEAR OF GLOBAL ELECTIONS El Salvador will hold its general election on Sunday, Feb. 4. Read the FAQs to learn more about El Salvador's electoral and political landscape. El Salvador's national election is one of an estimated 60 around the world, making 2024 the biggest election year in history. Earlier this month, IFES CEO and President Tony Banbury appeared on Scripps News to reiterate the importance of advancing global democracy in the face of rising authoritarianism. To keep track of major elections, whether in Indonesia, Mexico, or Pakistan, visit and bookmark IFES Election Guide, the most comprehensive and timely source of verified election information available online. Read more about the election trends to watch this year. |
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