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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.

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

🎥 Katherine Ellena at Atlantic Council Freedom and Prosperity Center ⬇️

🚨 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