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Protección de las elecciones

Reunión sobre protección de las elecciones en marzo de 2023 en IDEA Internacional en Estocolmo, Suecia.

El proyecto tiene dos objetivos: 1) desarrollar un conjunto de bienes públicos mundiales con perspectiva de género, que incluya un manual para profesionales, un instrumento de evaluación, un plan de capacitación y un conjunto de herramientas y que pueda motivar, capacitar y empoderar a los órganos de gestión electoral y otras partes interesadas para proteger la integridad de los procesos electorales; y 2) mejorar la capacidad y las prácticas de los órganos de gestión electoral y otras partes interesadas en los países encargados de examinar, poner a prueba y utilizar el marco de protección de la integridad de los procesos electorales ante los distintos riesgos y crisis.

Esta página de inicio incluye información y materiales sobre el proyecto para la protección de las elecciones puesto en marcha en enero de 2023 y con fecha de finalización prevista para diciembre de 2025. La página se publicó por primera vez el 9 de mayo de 2023 y se actualizará periódicamente. 

El proyecto cuenta con el apoyo del Gobierno de Canadá.

 

Actualizaciones del proyecto

  • A medida que el proyecto avance hacia su fase de implementación, se iniciarán pruebas y pilotos del paquete de recursos del Marco Integrado en cuatro países de todo el mundo. Después de una exitosa misión de consulta a Mauricio en noviembre de 2023, se formalizó la asociación con la Oficina de la Comisión Electoral (OEC) para actuar como país piloto. La primera actividad será un taller sobre protección de elecciones organizado en Port Louis a mediados de febrero de 2024. Se compartirá más información después del taller (febrero de 2024).
Project Manager, Sead Alihodzic, introducing the project at the SADC-ECF Annual General Conference, Cape Town.

 

Estudios de caso

Timor-Leste: Resilient Elections Built on Experience (Timor-Leste: resiliencia electoral basada en la experiencia) (estudio de caso, agosto de 2023)

Varieties of Electoral Integrity Risk: Protecting Elections in Brazil (Tipos de riesgos para la integridad electoral: protección de las elecciones en Brasil) (estudio de caso, septiembre de 2023)

Protecting Electoral Integrity: The Case of South Africa (Protección de la integridad electoral: el caso de Sudáfrica) (estudio de caso, noviembre de 2023)


 

Análisis, publicaciones y noticias relacionados de IDEA Internacional

 

Contacto 

Para obtener más información sobre el proyecto, póngase en contacto con IDEA Internacional a través de esta dirección de correo electrónico: protecting.election@idea.int

Project updates

2025
  • On 10-11 December, the Electoral Commission of Ghana and International IDEA jointly hosted a two-day workshop on Protecting Elections: Addressing Gender-Based Discrimination and Violence in Electoral Processes, in Accra. The workshop brought together nearly 30 participants representing the Electoral Commission, political parties, civil society organisations—including women’s rights organisations, disability inclusion organisations and youth-focused groups—academia and the media. Discussions emphasized that preventing and mitigating gender-based discrimination and violence is essential not only to protect individuals, but also to safeguard electoral integrity as a whole.
  • On 20 November, International IDEA hosted the Global Launch of the Integrated Framework for Protecting Elections at UN Headquarters in New York. The event was co-hosted with the Permanent Mission of Finland and Panama and organized in partnership with the Permanent Missions of Canada. It brought together around 45 participants, including representatives of International IDEA Member States and colleagues from UNDP, UN Women, and other UN entities. Watch recordings of the event at UN WebTV.
  • Between 10 and 14 November 2025, International IDEA organized a "Protecting Elections Framework Training the Trainers" event in Nacka, Sweden. The five-day workshop brought experienced facilitators from 20 countries from Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America to receive training on the Framework's resources. The objective of the workshop was to build a pool of regional and multilingual experts able to effectively deliver Protecting Elections activities in their respective regions. Read more about the event here.
  • On 15–16 October, around 50 electoral experts and practitioners from over 15 countries met in Stockholm for the Global Expert Meeting on Protecting Elections. The meeting highlighted the practical value of the Integrated Framework for Protecting Elections and provided a space for peer exchange and lessons learned from pilot countries. Discussions will inform the next phase of the project, supporting partners in strengthening electoral integrity worldwide. Read the full article here.
  • From 26–28 August 2025, International IDEA, in partnership with the Electoral Commission of Benin (Commission Electorale Nationale Autonome / CENA) and Le Réseau des compétences électorales francophones (RECEF), hosted back-to-back workshops in Cotonou: the Protecting Elections Workshop and the Capacity Development Workshop. The events gathered electoral stakeholders to both identify and assess risks to electoral integrity and to strengthen capacities to address electoral risks, threats, and crises ahead of the 2026 elections. To read more about the event, check out the event article or the article in Le Matinal.
  • On 26 August, International IDEA, in partnership with the Electoral Tribunal of Panama, hosted a Technical and Advisory Support Event in Panama City. The event brought together representatives from the Tribunal, key state agencies, and civil society to discuss strategies for identifying and mitigating risks of fraud and corruption, with a particular focus on political and campaign financing. See the event article for more details!
  • On the 16-18 June, International IDEA in partnership with the African Union (AU) and Malawi Election Commission (MEC), organized a “Protecting Elections Workshop” and a “Protecting Elections: Addressing Gender-Based Discrimination and Violence Workshop” in Lilongwe, Malawi. The event brought together around 60 participants representing a diverse group of Malawi stakeholders from organizations with mandates or interests in supporting electoral integrity and gender equality. The event was organized under the EU-funded SPEC project, although the materials and methodology have been developed under the Canada-funded Protecting Elections Project.
  • On 15th of May, a Protecting Elections: Addressing Gender-Based Discrimination and Violence in Electoral Processes Workshop was co-organized by Le Réseau des compétences électorales francophones (RECEF), the Office of the Electoral Commissioner of Mauritius (OEC), and International IDEA. It focused on identifying risk factors to gender-based discrimination and violence in elections, as well as explored strategies to address this challenge. This event was held back-to-back with the Protecting Elections Workshop earlier in the week, bringing together the same group of participants. Read more in the event article or watch the participants' testimonials video.
  • Between 13–14 May, a Protecting Elections Workshop was co-organized in Mauritius by Le Réseau des compétences électorales francophones (RECEF), the Office of the Electoral Commissioner of Mauritius (OEC), and International IDEA. This event brought together 40 participants from 20 RECEF member states, the African Union, ECONEC, Réseau électoral de l’océan Indien (REOI), Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, and Global Affairs Canada. The workshop focused on identifying and classifying risk factors to electoral integrity, as well as appropriate courses of action. Read more in the event article or watch the participants' testimonials video.
  • On 9th of May, a Lessons Learned Report on the Protecting Elections project was presented in Port Louis, Mauritius. Authored by two external experts, the report confirms the project’s impact and relevance, based on interviews with 11 officials and a review of key activities piloted in 2024 together with the Office of the Election Commissioner of Mauritius. The event gathered past participants who shared reflections on the project’s value and future potential.
  • From 29–30 April, International IDEA and the Electoral Tribunal of Panama co-organized a Capacity Development Workshop in Panama City , building on a previous event held in February. The workshop brought together 31 participants from key national institutions to strengthen their capacity to protect electoral integrity, with sessions tailored to the Panamanian context. More details are available in the article.
  • On 2–3 April 2025, International IDEA held a high-level workshop with Ukraine’s Central Election Commission (CEC) in Chișinău, focusing on advancing electoral risk management, resilience building, and crisis management processes as part of broader efforts to protect electoral integrity. The workshop marked an important milestone in the ongoing cooperation between the Institute’s Ukraine office and the CECs, benefiting from resources developed under the global Protecting Elections Project. Participants also had a unique preview of the new web-based Electoral Risk Management Tool (ERMTool2.0), fully aligned with the Integrated Framework for Protecting Elections and its Resources Toolkit. Read more about the event in the articles: "Scaling up impact through Canadian support: Moldova and Ukraine strengthen electoral protection" and "Ukraine’s Central Election Commission Works Toward Institutionalizing Electoral Risk Management". *This initiative was supported by the Government of Canada, Sweden, Finland, and Liechtenstein.
  • On April 1, 2025, International IDEA, in partnership with Moldova’s Central Election Commission (CEC), held a Protecting Elections Workshop. CEC officials and district representatives explored best practices for preventing and mitigating electoral risks, cyber threats, and hybrid attacks. Participants also conducted a self-assessment and worked with International IDEA’s Electoral Risk Management Tool (ERMTool) to enhance electoral integrity. As Moldova prepares for its parliamentary elections, a coordinated approach to election protection remains crucial for ensuring free and fair elections. Read more on the CEC website: LINK. *This initiative was supported by the Government of Canada, the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, and the European Union (FPI).
  • On February 14, 2025, a Technical and Advisory Support Event was organized together with the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) in Helsinki, Finland. The event focused on reinforcing Finland’s electoral integrity in the information environment through combating mis- and disinformation in elections. Building on past workshops, the event brought together key electoral stakeholders to assess existing strategies and identify areas for improvement, including through enhanced collaboration. Read more about the event here.
  • On 6-7 February 2025, a Protecting Elections Workshop was organized in Panama City, in collaboration with the Electoral Tribunal (ET) of Panama. Participants from ET, government officials, academics, electoral experts and civil society organizations came together to discuss electoral risks, threats, and crises, and to develop strategies to address them. The workshop provided a valuable opportunity to exchange experiences and reinforce efforts to protect electoral integrity in Panama and beyond. Read more about the event in the full article.
2024
  • 25-27 November 2024, a Protecting Elections Capacity Development Workshop was jointly organized in Helsinki by International IDEA and the Ministry of Justice, Finland. Following the success of the first workshop held in June 2024, the purpose was to further strengthen participants' knowledge and skills in electoral risk management, resilience-building and crisis management practices. For more details see the event article (November, 2024).
  • In August 2024, the project was presented in Lusaka at the New Commissioners’ Orientation (NCO) Program for Southern Africa. The event was organized by International IDEA and the SADC-ECF, hosted by Electoral Commission of Zambia, and brought together 17 electoral commissions comprising commissioners and CEOs from Botswana, Eswatini, Malawi, Tanzania, Namibia, Seychelles, Zanzibar, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The project conceptualization and methodology were greatly appreciated amongst the participants. To read more about the event, check out the event article.
  • In August 2024, EMBs of Ethiopia, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Kenya and Botswana were exposed to the methodology of the Protecting Elections Workshop through the Regional Electoral Risk Management Workshop for Africa. The Workshop aimed to provide a platform for comparative learning on electoral risk management and provide guidance to EMBs that are working towards elections in the coming years. As part of the Workshop, the Integrated Framework for Protecting Elections - developed with the support of the Government of Canada - was introduced. Participants conducted several risk identification and classification exercises by using risk factors guides and Electoral Risk Heat Maps and indicated enthusiasm for conducting such exercises within their organizations.    
  • In mid July, a ‘Technical and Advisory Support Event’ on the topic ‘Inter-agency Collaboration in Countering Hybrid Threats’ was organized in Port Louis together with the Office of the Election Commissioner of Mauritius. The event built on the previous workshops organized in the country and served to empower  participants to understand, identify, and counter hybrid threats to elections in a collaborative way. To read more about objectives and outcomes, see the event article (July, 2024).
  • 17-18 June 2024 a Protecting Elections workshop was organized together with the Finnish Ministry of Justice in Helsinki, Finland. Read more about it in the event article (June, 2024).
  • In early June, a mission was conducted to Sri Lanka to explore the Election Commission's interest in taking part in the project's implementation phase. After presenting the project's objectives and activities, the team received positive feedback and a formal partnership is now being considered (June, 2024).
  • 7-9 May 2024 a Protecting Elections Capacity Development Workshop was jointly organized in by International IDEA and the Office of the Election Commissioner (OEC) of Mauritius. The workshop took place in Port Louis and served as a sequel to the event held in February earlier this year. The objective was to further empower national stakeholders in protecting electoral integrity. For more details see the event article (May, 2024).
  • Using the curriculum developed as part of the project, International IDEA hosted a "Protecting Elections Capacity Development Workshop" for 11 members and senior management of the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Ukraine. The training was an opportunity to test the project resources while at the same time support the CEC in strengthening their knowledge and skills in electoral risk management, resilience-building and crisis management (April, 2024). 

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    Protecting Elections Risk Heat Map
  • As part of the project, a standard risk heat map has been adapted and developed to improve the understanding of overlaps and transitions between risk management, resilience-building and crisis management practices in elections. The 'Protecting Elections Risk Heat Map' has thus far proven very helpful in International IDEA's efforts to structure the conversation and organize workshops with national stakeholders on on risk management, resilience-building and crisis management.
  • In anticipation of the International Women's Day 2024, an article discussing the interconnections between gender equality and electoral integrity, as well as the project's efforts to advance both objectives, was published on International IDEA's website (March, 2024)
  • 21st of February the first Protecting Elections' Workshop was organized in Port Louis together with the Office of the Election Commission (OEC) of Mauritius. The workshop brought together a  diverse group of representatives from state agencies to jointly map challenges to electoral integrity in the country, and possible actions to deal with related risks, threats, and crises. For more information on the findings and ways forward, see event article (February, 2024).
  • Commissioner Rahman presenting the findings of the Election Commission. Photo by Lume Production Company Ltd / International IDEA.
    Commissioner Rahman presenting at the Protecting Elections' Workshop, Mauritius
  • In the beginning of 2024, a mission was organized to Panama to explore the Electoral Tribunal's (ET) interest to engage with the project. After fruitful discussions with the full panel of magistrates, interest was shown in participating in the project's implementation activities. More details about the discussions and the way forward can be found in the event report (February, 2024)
2023

Case studies

Protecting Elections
The Case of Ukraine

Resilience of Ukraine Elections during Conflict (2014–2020)

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The Case of Guatemala

Preserving Elections in Guatemala: Case Study, November 2025

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The Protecting Elections Training Curriculum: An Overview

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The Protecting Elections Self-Assessment Survey

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The Protecting Elections Guide: The Guide to Knowing and Using the Integrated Framework for Protecting Elections

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Protecting Elections
The Case of Sri Lanka

Protecting Elections in Sri Lanka with a Focus on Natural and Human-made Hazards

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Protecting Elections
The Case of Kenya

Protecting Elections: The Case of Kenya

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Proteger las elecciones democráticas mediante el resguardo de la integridad de la información

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Protecting Elections
The Case of South Africa

Protecting Electoral Integrity: The Case of South Africa

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Protecting Elections
The Case of Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste: Resilience Built on Experience

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Protecting Elections
The Case of Brazil

Varieties of Electoral Integrity Risk: Protecting Elections in Brazil. Case study, September 2023

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Recursos

May 09, 2023

International IDEA to Develop an Integrated Framework for Protecting Elections

Publicado el July 05, 2021

Risk Management in Elections: A Guide for Electoral Management Bodies
English, Français
May 25, 2023

The Electoral Tribunal of Panama held a spokespersons and crisis management workshop with the support of International IDEA
Massimo Tommasoli, Director of Global Programmes and Permanent Observer for International IDEA to the United Nations
May 15, 2023

Elections in Emergencies and Crisis – book launched in the Swiss Parliament

Publicado el May 08, 2023

Elections during Emergencies and Crises
English
September 06, 2022

Insuring elections: A paradigm for protecting electoral integrity
September 01, 2022

Wildfires, Hurricanes, Floods and Earthquakes: How Elections are Impacted by Natural Hazards

Image credit: International IDEA
October 25, 2021

Protecting Elections – An Integrated Framework
Publicado el July 05, 2021

Risk Management in Elections: A Guide for Electoral Management Bodies
English, Français
Photo credit: blogtrepreneur.com/tech - 2016
August 07, 2017

Cybersecurity and Elections : An International IDEA Round-table summary
Publicado el November 08, 2017

The Global State of Democracy: Exploring Democracy's Resilience
English
Group photo. Photo by Lume Production Company Ltd / International IDEA.
July 12, 2024

Mauritius: Inter-agency collaboration against hybrid threats

Contactos clave

Sead Alihodzic
Sead Alihodzic
Responsable senior de Programas
Erik Asplund
Erik Asplund
Oficial sénior de programa, Elecciones y crisis
Julia Thalin
Associate Programme Officer, Electoral Processes
Therese Pearce Laanela
Therese Pearce Laanela
Jefa de Procesos Electorales
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