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.

Women need to see themselves in politics. It’s the only way change will come to Zimbabwe

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March 18, 2022

Women need to see themselves in politics. It’s the only way change will come to Zimbabwe

As a young woman in politics I’ve experienced prejudice – audiences ask about my marital status instead of my policies. But we must continue to step up for the next generation.

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Calling for an end to violence against women in politics

Submitted by Editor on Thu, 03/17/2022 - 06:40

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Calling for an end to violence against women in politics

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At a special event hosted by Mr. Abdulla Shahid, President of the General Assembly, on the sidelines of the 66th Commission on the Status of Women, leaders came together to call for concrete actions and responses to end violence against women in politics around the world.

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Women in West Africa and the Sahel define strategies for a meaningful participation of women in decision-making

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Women in West Africa and the Sahel define strategies for a meaningful participation of women in decision-making

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The Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Ms Giovanie Biha, chaired the first edition of the annual Women's Forum for Peace and Security in West Africa and the Sahel, held on 14 and 15 March in Nouakchott, capital of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.

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Violence against women in politics marks ‘moral and ethical failure’ - General Assembly President

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/16/2022 - 09:42

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Violence against women in politics marks ‘moral and ethical failure’ - General Assembly President

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Top UN officials on Tuesday gathered with government and civil society representatives to draw attention to the scourge of violence against women worldwide who are involved in politics, which is increasingly seeing women parliamentarians, human rights defenders and electoral observers silenced, and intimidated.

How does democratic backsliding affect gender equality?

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March 11, 2022

How does democratic backsliding affect gender equality?

Several reports on democratic backsliding have been published recently. At the same time, movements opposing women’s rights have strengthened.

15 strategies helping to close the gender gap around the world

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March 11, 2022

15 strategies helping to close the gender gap around the world

Gender equality has suffered since the pandemic began.
It will now take an estimated 135.6 years to close the worldwide gender gap between men and women.

Gender equality has suffered since the pandemic began.
It will now take an estimated 135.6 years to close the worldwide gender gap between men and women.

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Access to justice for women and girls: UNDP and UN Women launch the Gender Justice Platform

Submitted by Editor on Fri, 03/11/2022 - 05:33

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Access to justice for women and girls: UNDP and UN Women launch the Gender Justice Platform

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On International Women’s Day, UNDP and UN Women launched the Gender Justice Platform to leverage their partnership on gender justice. Since 2020, UN Women and UNDP have joined together to enable access to justice for 42,000 individuals. In 14 conflict-affected contexts across Africa and the Middle East, UNDP and UN Women facilitated access to justice services and led advocacy initiatives to support women’s leadership.

The launch of the Gender Justice Platform marks the extension of the scope of the partnership.

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Diversified approaches to prevent violence against women during elections in the Arab region

Submitted by Editor on Fri, 03/11/2022 - 05:08

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Diversified approaches to prevent violence against women during elections in the Arab region

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International IDEA works to reduce the gap between women's rights as affirmed in the legal texts in the different Arab countries and the low rates of women in decision-making positions.

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International Women’s Day celebrates the contribution of women and girls as climate solution multipliers

Submitted by Editor on Thu, 03/10/2022 - 10:00

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International Women’s Day celebrates the contribution of women and girls as climate solution multipliers

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Advancing gender equality in the context of the climate crisis and disaster risk reduction is one of the greatest global challenges of the 21st century.

International Women’s Day celebrates the contribution of women and girls as climate solution multipliers

Advancing gender equality in the context of the climate crisis and disaster risk reduction is one of the greatest global challenges of the 21st century.

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