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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.

The Role of Local Governments in Promoting Gender Equality for Sustainability

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June 23, 2016

The Role of Local Governments in Promoting Gender Equality for Sustainability

The UCLG Standing Committee on Gender Equality monitors and promotes the participation of women at local level across the world.

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The UCLG Standing Committee on Gender Equality monitors and promotes the participation of women at local level across the world.

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2016 Women Leaders in Extractives Fellowship

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2016 Women Leaders in Extractives Fellowship

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In a field where the meaningful participation of women is often missing, this program seeks to increase the participation of women in the movement to promote the sustainable management of extractives for the public good.

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In a field where the meaningful participation of women is often missing, this program seeks to increase the participation of women in the movement to promote the sustainable management of extractives for the public good.

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Calming tensions and spurring women to vote in Haiti

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Calming tensions and spurring women to vote in Haiti

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Back in 2006, in the lead-up to Haiti’s long-awaited general elections, Nadege Beauvil was a volunteer with Haiti’s national women’s umbrella organization, Femmes en Démocratie. It was a Saturday morning, the day before voting day, when she received a call that 200 angry women election observers were demanding to meet with

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Back in 2006, in the lead-up to Haiti’s long-awaited general elections, Nadege Beauvil was a volunteer with Haiti’s national women’s umbrella organization, Femmes en Démocratie. It was a Saturday morning, the day before voting day, when she received a call that 200 angry women election observers were demanding to meet with

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European Women's Lobby joins Women Refugee Commission to raise awareness on the situation of women refugees

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European Women's Lobby joins Women Refugee Commission to raise awareness on the situation of women refugees

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The European Women’s Lobby (EWL) and the Women Refugee Commission (WRC) have decided to work together to raise awareness on the situation of women and girls in Europe fleeing conflict. European and national policies are gender blind to the reality faced by women and girls on the road, especially when it comes to the different forms of violence they face at all stages of their journey towards peace.

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The European Women’s Lobby (EWL) and the Women Refugee Commission (WRC) have decided to work together to raise awareness on the situation of women and girls in Europe fleeing conflict. European and national policies are gender blind to the reality faced by women and girls on the road, especially when it comes to the different forms of violence they face at all stages of their journey towards peace.

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Madeleine Albright op-ed on CNN: A hidden reality: Violence against women in politics.

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Madeleine Albright op-ed on CNN: A hidden reality: Violence against women in politics.

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Madeleine Albright, former U.S. Secretary of State from 1997 to 2001, has published an Op-Ed on CNN on the occasion of the International Women’s Day 2016. Ms. Albright is chairwoman of the Albright Stonebridge Group, and of the National Democratic Institute.

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Madeleine Albright, former U.S. Secretary of State from 1997 to 2001, has published an Op-Ed on CNN on the occasion of the International Women’s Day 2016. Ms. Albright is chairwoman of the Albright Stonebridge Group, and of the National Democratic Institute.

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Site #womenalsoknowstuff provides information on female political scientists

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Site #womenalsoknowstuff provides information on female political scientists

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The platform #womenalsoknowstuff is an online project that enables access to women experts on a wide range of topics. From African Politics, to International Law or Institutional Design, the platform provides information about dozens of female academics and experts. The site’s main purpose is to contribute to stop the underrepresentation of women in the social sphere, in particular the media, when it comes to cover specialized issues or areas of expertise.

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The platform #womenalsoknowstuff is an online project that enables access to women experts on a wide range of topics. From African Politics, to International Law or Institutional Design, the platform provides information about dozens of female academics and experts. The site’s main purpose is to contribute to stop the underrepresentation of women in the social sphere, in particular the media, when it comes to cover specialized issues or areas of expertise.

Women and power: Overcoming barriers to leadership and influence'

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February 10, 2016

Women and power: Overcoming barriers to leadership and influence'

‘Women and power: Overcoming barriers to leadership and influence’ is a case study developed as a result of the project ‘Women’s Voice and Leadership in Decision-Making project’.

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‘Women and power: Overcoming barriers to leadership and influence’ is a case study developed as a result of the project ‘Women’s Voice and Leadership in Decision-Making project’.

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