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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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UNDP brings together women parliamentarians to advance gender equality in Papua New Guinean politics

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UNDP brings together women parliamentarians to advance gender equality in Papua New Guinean politics

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On 25 November 2024, women members of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea and the Bougainville House of Representatives gathered in Port Moresby for the second stakeholder consultation of the Joint Parliamentary Women’s Caucus this year.

On 25 November 2024, women members of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea and the Bougainville House of Representatives gathered in Port Moresby for the second stakeholder consultation of the Joint Parliamentary Women’s Caucus this year.

High-level meeting to mark the 25th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

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November 26, 2024

High-level meeting to mark the 25th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

“High-level meeting to mark the 25th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women”

“High-level meeting to mark the 25th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women”

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High-level meeting to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women - General Assembly, 79th session

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High-level meeting to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women - General Assembly, 79th session

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High-level meeting to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

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⁃ 10:00 to 10:45: Opening segment
Keynote statements
⁃ 10:45 to 13:00: Plenary segment

Click here to join live.

 

High-level meeting to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Description

⁃ 10:00 to 10:45: Opening segment
Keynote statements
⁃ 10:45 to 13:00: Plenary segment

Click here to join live.

 

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16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

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16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

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Every 10 minutes, partners and family members killed a woman or a girl intentionally in 2023

The crisis of gender-based violence is urgent. There is #NoExcuse for violence against women and girls. 

Every 10 minutes, partners and family members killed a woman or a girl intentionally in 2023

The crisis of gender-based violence is urgent. There is #NoExcuse for violence against women and girls. 

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Regional Dialogue on Advancing Transformative Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation

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Regional Dialogue on Advancing Transformative Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation

The main purpose of the Regional Dialogue is to promote transformative gender norms by addressing the root causes of in