Together we build resilient democracies that deliver for all

Our Impact

Worked Across

64

countries to support elections and democracy in 2024

Trained

6,000

election officials in 2024

Reached

55 M

people reached through voter and civic education initiatives in 2024

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IFES 2025-2029 Strategic Plan

IFES presents the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan

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Election Snapshot: IFES FAQs in the Global Year of Elections

In 2024, IFES published 22 Election Snapshots, providing insight into some of the most significant elections.

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Phased Elections: Challenges and Strategies to Preserve Integrity in Nonsimultaneous Polls

IFES provides a brief of phased elections.

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Upcoming Elections

Haiti Haitian Senate 2025 Haitian Senate 2025 30 Aug. 2026 LEARN MORE

Haiti Haitian Presidency 2025 Haitian Presidency 2025 30 Aug. 2026 LEARN MORE

Haiti Haitian Chamber of Deputies 2025 Haitian Chamber of Deputies 2025 30 Aug. 2026 LEARN MORE

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Banner - Brave New Ballot: Generative AI in Election Campaigns

Brave New Ballot This report examines global uses of generative AI in election campaigns and political communication, assessing risks to democratic trust. It analyzes regulatory and technical challenges and offers early recommendations for election authorities and policymakers. February 9, 2026

Election Snapshot

Election FAQs 2026 Bangladesh General Elections

Elections in Bangladesh: 2026 Parliamentary Elections and National Referendum Bangladesh will host parliamentary elections and a national referendum on Feb. 12, 2026. February 6, 2026

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Badanes and Cunningham Join the IFES Board of Directors

IFES Welcomes New Directors IFES welcomes Ginny Badanes and Nelson Cunningham to our Board of Directors. February 2, 2026

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Fighting for Stronger Political Transparency, a human figure looks into an opening in an enormous wall

Fighting for Stronger Political Transparency We stand ready to support all actors in strengthening the integrity of political finance around the world. January 29, 2026

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International Day of Education, text over a picture of a library

International Day of Education IFES celebrate the power of education to transform young people’s lives, shaping them into active and engaged community members and leaders. January 24, 2026

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IFES Resilience Lab photos of Dr. Cassandra Emmons, Erica Shein, Dr. Fernanda Buril

Resilience Lab Turns One The IFES Democratic Resilience Lab celebrates its first anniversary. December 19, 2025

IFES Mentions

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Monocle IFES President Tony Banbury on Monocle Radio Roundtable discussion with democracy and election experts Tony Banbury and Rachael Dean Wilson contrasts US elections with those taking place around the world. October 29, 2024

The New York Times How Authoritarian Governments Rig Elections to Stay in Power IFES experts provided context on Venezuela's elections to the New York Times. July 30, 2024

NBC News 2024 will see more elections than any other year in history IFES Board Chair Amb. William C. Eacho discusses the significance of 2024 to global democracy. February 20, 2024