Advocacy and Lobbying

Advocacy and lobbying are activities that represent and promote the needs of specific groups in political and social arenas. One such group is women, who can collectively pressure their leaders for legislative reforms to protect and promote women’s rights and concerns. It is the goal of advocacy groups and lobbyists to ensure that both the public and politicians understand and support their cause, so that it gains strength and credibility. Securing rights and gains for women requires coalition-building, funding, civic education, awareness-raising and individuals willing to lead the way.

While the goals of advocacy and lobbying are similar, the processes are distinctly different. Advocacy involves gaining and exercising power to influence a political action. Employing methods such as demonstrations, public campaigns and civic education, advocacy can be the primary mission of international agencies and civil society organizations seeking to influence global and national decision makers. Women worldwide frequently organize themselves for advocacy purposes, drawing on their collective power to affect legislation, official policies and governmental programs. Lobbying, however, refers to influencing the government and its leaders. Lobbyists attempt to sway policy makers and legislators to address specific issues, often by introducing or revising legislation and policy. Lobbying activities may include private meetings with decision makers, public campaigns and demonstrations.

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ElectHER: without women in politics, Nigeria limiting extent it can develop

Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/08/2023 - 09:40

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ElectHER: without women in politics, Nigeria limiting extent it can develop

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ElectHER, a civil society organisation (CSO), says without women in politics, Nigeria is limiting the extent to which it can develop.

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Libyan activists, UN official discuss equitable political participation by cultural components

Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/07/2023 - 06:18

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Libyan activists, UN official discuss equitable political participation by cultural components

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Deputy SRSG in Libya Raisedon Zenenga received yesterday a delegation from the Constitutional Equality Movement which included activists, women representatives, and representatives of the Amazigh, Arab, Tabu and Tuareg communities, according to UN.

Why women's peace activism in World War I matters now

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November 7, 2023

Why women's peace activism in World War I matters now

In 1917, soon after winning reelection on the campaign slogan “He kept us out of war,” President Woodrow Wilson called on the U.S.

The State of Women: 2023 Multiplier Report and Roadmap

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November 7, 2023

The State of Women: 2023 Multiplier Report and Roadmap

Today, we announced the release of our new report, The State of Women: 2023 Multiplier Report and Roadmap, a comprehensive report drawing on insight

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Pakistan: Shujat for providing ample role to women in politics

Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/07/2023 - 05:09

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Pakistan: Shujat for providing ample role to women in politics

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President of Pakistan Muslim League (Q) and former Prime Minister of Pakistan Chaudhry Shujat Hussain has said that the role of women in the development of country is important and they should be given ample opportunities in politics to move forward.

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Monica Mutsvangwa bemoans gender imbalance in politics

Submitted by Editor on Fri, 11/03/2023 - 09:57

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Monica Mutsvangwa bemoans gender imbalance in politics

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WOMEN’s Affairs minister, Monica Mutsvangwa, yesterday bemoaned the imbalance between men and women in politics saying this undermined the principles of democracy and social justice.

Mutsvangwa, who was opening the 5th edition of the Women in Local Government Forum congress, said the decline in women's participation showed that Zimbabwe remained a patriarchal society.

WOMEN’s Affairs minister, Monica Mutsvangwa, yesterday bemoaned the imbalance between men and women in politics saying this undermined the principles of democracy and social justice.

Mutsvangwa, who was opening the 5th edition of the Women in Local Government Forum congress, said the decline in women's participation showed that Zimbabwe remained a patriarchal society.

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Feminist NGOs and academics in Romania ask for gender quotas in parliamentary elections

Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/02/2023 - 08:51

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Feminist NGOs and academics in Romania ask for gender quotas in parliamentary elections

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56 non-governmental organizations and individuals from academia have signed an open letter addressed to the Romanian Parliament expressing their support for the introduction of gender quotas on candidate lists for the upcoming parliamentary elections.

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Women leaders from the Arab region call for women’s participation in peacemaking through ESCWA

Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/31/2023 - 06:45

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Women leaders from the Arab region call for women’s participation in peacemaking through ESCWA

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At a time when women around the world are lauded for their ever-growing achievements as peacemakers, the Arab region is marred by armed conflicts causing an increasing number of victims, particularly among women and children.

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UN women’s rights committee publishes findings on Albania, Bhutan, France, Guatemala, Jamaica, Malawi, Nicaragua, Philippines, and Uruguay

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UN women’s rights committee publishes findings on Albania, Bhutan, France, Guatemala, Jamaica, Malawi, Nicaragua, Philippines, and Uruguay

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The UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) today issued its findings on Albania, Bhutan, France, Guatemala, Jamaica, Malawi, Nicaragua, the Philippines, and Uruguay, after reviewing these nine States parties during its latest session.

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