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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WBI Executive Development Program: Fighting Corruption through Collective Action
WBI Executive Development Program: Fighting Corruption through Collective Action
The World Bank Institute (WBI) is hosting a conference on anti-corruption issues and solutions.
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Metro New York Annual Walk to End Violence Against Women
Metro New York Annual Walk to End Violence Against Women
Join us for our annual walk to stop the violence against women.
Ina Puken Tula Tuen Lewotana - The Woman Who Changed the World
Ina Puken Tula Tuen Lewotana - The Woman Who Changed the World
This video introduces Petronela Peni, the first woman village head in Flores. Gender inequality in her customs made the struggles of Peni and her women colleagues difficult, but gradually she won the trust and support of her people.
This video introduces Petronela Peni, the first woman village head in Flores. Gender inequality in her customs made the struggles of Peni and her women colleagues difficult, but gradually she won the trust and support of her people.
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Brown Bag discussion on When do Government's Promote Women's Rights? States and Sex Equality in Latin America and the World
Brown Bag discussion on When do Government's Promote Women's Rights? States and Sex Equality in Latin America and the World
UNIFEM, UNDP- Democratic Governance & Gender Unit and iKNOW Politics partners cordially invite you to the Brown Bag discussion on When do Government's Promote Women's Rights?
Developing gender-sensitive local services
Developing gender-sensitive local services
This report summarizes policy recommendations and strategies discussed at the seminar "Developing gender-sensitive local services". It discusses the importance of developing gender-sensitive services and provides recommendations on how to ensure such services.
This report summarizes policy recommendations and strategies discussed at the seminar "Developing gender-sensitive local services". It discusses the importance of developing gender-sensitive services and provides recommendations on how to ensure such services.
Summary from the E-Discussion on Working with Men to Promote Women in Politics (March 16-31,2009)
Summary from the E-Discussion on Working with Men to Promote Women in Politics (March 16-31,2009)
Women in the Americas: Paths to Political Power
Women in the Americas: Paths to Political Power
The report highlights that in despite of the many women that are currently in important positions of power, women are still struggling to achieve political leadership because the power circles are still being dominated by men.
The report highlights that in despite of the many women that are currently in important positions of power, women are still struggling to achieve political leadership because the power circles are still being dominated by men.
The Monrovia Declaration
The Monrovia Declaration
This document is a Call to Action from the participants of the International Colloquium on Women’s Empowerment, Leadership Development, International Peace and Security.
This document is a Call to Action from the participants of the International Colloquium on Women’s Empowerment, Leadership Development, International Peace and Security.
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