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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Interviews
World News
China Women's federation pledges to promote gender equality
A senior official of the All-China Women's Federation (ACWF) pledged on Monday to improve awareness of gender equality among the country's policy makers.
Song Xiuyan, federation vice president, told a national congress that the body will work to incorporate education of gender equality into training programs for Party and government officials, including those at Party schools.
"We expect to improve the awareness of gender equality among public policy makers," she said, at the 11th National Women's Congress which opened here Monday morning.
A senior official of the All-China Women's Federation (ACWF) pledged on Monday to improve awareness of gender equality among the country's policy makers.
Song Xiuyan, federation vice president, told a national congress that the body will work to incorporate education of gender equality into training programs for Party and government officials, including those at Party schools.
"We expect to improve the awareness of gender equality among public policy makers," she said, at the 11th National Women's Congress which opened here Monday morning.
Money in Politics Handbook: A guide to Increasing Transparency in Emerging Democracies
Money in Politics Handbook: A guide to Increasing Transparency in Emerging Democracies
Event
Miami Advocacy and Politics Workshop - 12/2/13
Miami Advocacy and Politics Workshop - 12/2/13
Advocacy 101 is a two-hour course that gives an overview of policymaking at the state legislative and municipal levels of government.
Female Arab Spring Protestors Push Broad Agenda
Female Arab Spring Protestors Push Broad Agenda
Betraying their own biases, various Western commentators have frequently expressed shock at the visible and active presence of women and girls in demonstrations across the region.
Betraying their own biases, various Western commentators have frequently expressed shock at the visible and active presence of women and girls in demonstrations across the region.
Wrapped up in Georgian Dream: Nino Burjanadze takes on fight for presidency
Wrapped up in Georgian Dream: Nino Burjanadze takes on fight for presidency
Democracy and technology
Democracy and technology
The Internet, cell phones and related technologies are profoundly affecting social, economic and political institutions worldwide, particularly in new and emerging democracies.
The Internet, cell phones and related technologies are profoundly affecting social, economic and political institutions worldwide, particularly in new and emerging democracies.
World News
UN Ranks Nigeria Low In Gender Inclusion
The Country Director of the United Nations Women, Dr Grace Ongile has challenged the Nigerian government to ensure gender mainstreaming at all levels.
Doctor Ongile at a meeting in Abuja pointed out that Nigeria has one of the worst cases of gender inequality, violence against women and illiteracy.
To reduce this trend, the United Nations representative called for more synergy between international organisations, government at all levels and members of civil society organisations.
The Country Director of the United Nations Women, Dr Grace Ongile has challenged the Nigerian government to ensure gender mainstreaming at all levels.
Doctor Ongile at a meeting in Abuja pointed out that Nigeria has one of the worst cases of gender inequality, violence against women and illiteracy.
To reduce this trend, the United Nations representative called for more synergy between international organisations, government at all levels and members of civil society organisations.
World News
Gender Centre in Ghana prepares women for effective performance
The Gender Studies and Human Rights Documentation Centre (Gender Centre) has trained 40 women in human rights and leadership to enhance their performance.
The training is to sharpen the women's leadership skills for management of their future endeavours, Ms Joyce Lena Danquah, Project Officer of Gender Centre, said in an interview with the Ghana News Agency on Friday.
The Gender Studies and Human Rights Documentation Centre (Gender Centre) has trained 40 women in human rights and leadership to enhance their performance.
The training is to sharpen the women's leadership skills for management of their future endeavours, Ms Joyce Lena Danquah, Project Officer of Gender Centre, said in an interview with the Ghana News Agency on Friday.
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