Equal Votes Equal Voices

IFES promotes equal rights and political participation for women around the world.

The full participation of women in political, social and economic life is beneficial to families, communities and nations. Women’s presence in leadership positions, along with gender-sensitive male counterparts, can play a critical role in increasing participation and developing a diversity of viewpoints in decision making. IFES empowers women throughout the world to play a stronger role in this process. This photo gallery highlights women as voters, community leaders and election officials.