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USAID is launching its new Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance Policy this morning. Of course The International Foundation for Electoral Systems is holding a watch party!
Democracy is about people. The work of building resilient democracies that fortify meaningful participation for all people extends beyond analysis and observation. At IFES, our staff and partners work with global and local leaders to advance anti-corruption, inclusion, and technology for democracy, as well as the integrity of elections. Watch this video for a glimpse into the impact of our work and the passion behind it. This video was created with the generous support of Sida. Watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/3wNKIEi #democracy #inclusion
Tomorrow, Oct. 6, Tunisia will hold the first presidential elections since adopting the 2022 constitution. Learn more about this election in our #ElectionSnapshot. https://bit.ly/3XMTHmq
"Even when there is goodwill, tech companies and election management bodies are talking past each other. Or worse yet—they can't figure out who to talk to." -Matt Bailey, IFES's Senior Global Advisor for Cybersecurity and Information Integrity at the #AthensDemocracyForum This week, IFES traveled to Athens to present our Voluntary Election Integrity Guidelines for Technology Companies. In consultation with senior elections professionals from around the world and with support from major tech companies like Microsoft, Meta, and Google, IFES developed these guiding principles specifically designed to bridge the communication gap between elections officials and tech companies. With this framework, IFES lays out 11 applicable guidelines tech companies should adopt to build supportive rapport with elections managers in democracies large and small. Read more about IFES's framework and how tech companies can practice effective and localized support for election managers. https://lnkd.in/ds2xNjW7
In the face of increasing cybersecurity threats, IFES collaborates to help election authorities face these challenges head-on.
Surrounded by brilliant thinkers here at the #AthensDemocracyForum including my colleague Matt Bailey, Senior Global Advisor for Cybersecurity and Information Integrity at The International Foundation for Electoral Systems. More to come on Matt’s presentation about how tech companies can meaningfully support election authorities around the world (https://lnkd.in/eQxt6YEc).
Meet Ivanna Mykhailenko, advocate and founder of the Ukrainian NGO World of Silence. “People with disabilities should influence government decisions by creating their own initiatives and achieving their own goals,” https://t.co/s5BjNtBNJ6
Have you registered for the U.S. Election Program yet? Register by this Friday, Oct. 4 for an up-close view into the the most talked about election of 2024. This can't miss event brings together the democracy community in Washington DC Nov 3-6. https://lnkd.in/eeENHm6j
In a recent event on “Elections under threat: Priorities for 2024, 2025, and beyond,” Katherine Ellena, vice president of programs at The International Foundation for Electoral Systems brought attention to a significant trend: “We should study [U turns of autocratization] further to see what we can understand about why we had those U-turns.” According to data from V-Dem Institute, over the past 30 years, 70% of autocratization cases have been overturned. Remarkably, 93% of these reversals resulted in democracies that were either more robust or at least comparable to their pre-autocratization levels. Understanding the drivers behind this shift is essential for guiding the future of democratic governance. 📽️ Catch the full discussion here: t.ly/Zxoj5
🚨 On October 6, Tunisia will hold the country's first presidential elections since adopting a new constitution in 2022. Get the details on this important election in our #ElectionSnapshot. https://bit.ly/3XMTHmq
Great to hear Andrew Kolb.. The International Parliament Journal (IPJ) would like to be a part of it. Thanks.