ALT IFES speakers stand in a row and smile at the camera. From left to right: Breandan Ward, Virginia Atkinson, Margaret Gobelina, and Rosemarie Ramitt.
ALT IFES Advisor Virginia Atkinson sits on the podium with a microphone in her hand and is smiling. Next to her are speakers Rosemarie Ramitt and Breandan Ward.
ALT As AI becomes increasingly embedded in political and electoral processes, who will shape the rules governing its use? Please join the International Foundation for Electoral Systems and the Zero Project for an interactive workshop that tackles realistic AI governance scenarios; balances competing priorities including accessibility, transparency, innovation, democratic resilience, and fundamental rights; and helps develop practical recommendations for political and electoral contexts. Participants’ insights will contribute to a public set of recommendations on equitable AI, disability rights, and democratic participation.
ALT A woman stands speaking into a microphone and reading off of papers posted on a wall.
ALT A woman stands speaking into a microphone. Behind her are flip chart pages with written text.
ALT IFES Advisor Dr. Cassandra Emmons stands in front of a screen speaking into a microphone. On the screen behind her is a sign language interpreter and the ElectionPATHS database.
ALT Four women speakers sit on stools in front of an audience. Behind them is a screen with a sign language interpreter and a PowerPoint slide with organizational logos.
ALT Seated audience at the United Nations listening to a presentation. There are two large screens with a video of the speaker.
ALT A desk sign at the United Nations that reads #CSFCRPD for the civil society forum.
ALT Flyer for IFES and Microsoft event, "Making Data Deliver for All: Exploring Accessible Election Technology." Tuesday, June 9 at 2pm EDT, online and in-person.
ALT A flyer for the IFES and Microsoft event, "Making Data Deliver for All: Exploring Accessible Election Technology." June 9 at 2pm EDT. Deadline to RSVP is June 4.
ALT A save the date for the IFES and Microsoft event, "Making Data Deliver for All: Exploring Accessible Election Technology." Date: Tuesday, June 9 at 2pm EDT. Online and in-person. ISL and CART available. RSVP by June 2.
ALT IFES Senior Advisor Virginia Atkinson stands at a podium speaking. Behind her is a PowerPoint slide with the title, "Civic Space Jam: Blending Disability Rights and Democratic Resilience."
ALT A flyer for the event, "Democracy in Flux: Navigating Polarization and Change" with images of all 5 panelists - David McNair, Ignacio Perez, Virginia Atkinson, Lucy Reid, and Florida Andriana.
ALT A graphic that reads, "Support our research by answering the following question: In one word, how would you describe the relationship between organizations of persons with disabilities and civil society organizations?" Also encourages people to submit answers using the survey link in the text of the post.
ALT The OSCE ODIHR Advisory Panel - six people seated and, behind them, six people are standing.
ALT IFES' Matt Bailey and Virginia Atkinson face the camera and smile while standing in front of the SDG logo.
ALT Graphic of invitation to the IFES and Microsoft event, "Launch: Open Data for Accessible Elections Technology."
ALT A flyer for the IFES and Microsoft event, "Launch: Open Data for Accessible Elections Technology," June 10 at 10:30am EST.
ALT US Special Advisor on International Disability Rights smiles alongside one of her team members and IFES Senior Global Advisor for Inclusion Virginia Atkinson.