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| Piercing the Veil: Using Peer Reviews in the Fight Against Corruption |
How can states better utilize peer reviews to combat corruption? Made possible with support from the U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), IFES and the Central and Eastern European Law Initiative (CEELI) Institute’s new guide helps stakeholders turn peer review analysis into action. On June 1, INL and IFES co-hosted an expert dialogue and global launch of this unique resource as a side event to the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on Anti-Corruption.
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| Gender-Sensitive Indicators for Early Warning of Violence and Conflict: A Global Framework |
How can violence monitoring efforts and early warning systems better integrate gender-sensitive indicators? In collaboration with the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO), IFES has developed a global framework and StoryMap to address gaps and build on existing efforts to mainstream gender in conflict early warning systems. On May 26, IFES and CSO held a virtual discussion with global experts from around the world, including Afghanistan and Nigeria, about the framework.
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| IFES and Mexico’s National Electoral Institute to Support Elections and Democracy Across Latin America |
“IFES has tremendous respect for the National Electoral Institute (INE) and its fundamental role in building Mexico’s democracy over the past three decades. Strong, independent and professional election administration delivers credible elections to defend and grow vibrant democracies. Together, we are committed to supporting elections and addressing the threats to democracy across Latin America and globally.” – IFES President and CEO Anthony Banbury
IFES and INE announced a renewed collaboration to strengthen the capacity of electoral institutions across Latin America to hold credible elections and combat threats to democracy such as disinformation and cyberattacks.
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| Thousands of Roma in Ukraine Elect Their Local Representatives |
“It is important for the Roma to take part in political and public life because if we withdraw from politics and do not vote, our fate will be decided for us." – Yuliia Kondur
The inclusion of Roma people in political processes has been challenging due to negative stereotypes, stigma and biases. In collaboration with IFES and with support from the United States Agency for International Development, Global Affairs Canada and UK aid, Roma Women’s Fund “Chiricli” implemented an awareness-raising and informational campaign for Roma people in Ukraine ahead of the 2020 local elections.
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| IFES Joins Inclusive Generation Equality Collective |
“IFES believes the full engagement of women with disabilities in political life is key to sustainable development and leads to more inclusive outcomes for all citizens. The Inclusive Generation Equality Collective’s work demonstrates the capacity and transformative role women with disabilities can have in political leadership, especially during a time when COVID-19 has laid bare inequalities around the world.” – Virginia Atkinson, IFES Senior Global Advisor, Inclusion
IFES has endorsed the Statement of the Inclusive Generation Equality Collective, a group of feminists with disabilities and advocates for gender and disability rights and justice around the world.
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| Work with IFES |
IFES is hiring a global cyber diplomacy specialist to implement programs and make policy recommendations that support the effective use of technology in elections and governance and counter evolving threats. We are also recruiting for a program manager for the Pacific Islands to provide development, technical, administrative and financial management support and a cost proposal and budget manager for IFES’ project-based business development efforts with a variety of donors and partners.
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