The need for library advocacy is clear. But it’s not always easy to tell how effective it has been. Changes in opinion or levels of support are not always easy to count. But it’s far from impossible! When you set goals, it’s worth taking a few minutes at least to […]
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To have an impact in your advocacy, you need to be memorable. Decision-makers will have lots of people coming to see them, making them to do things. You need to ensure that what you say and do remains in their minds, and so that they bear you in mind when […]
Read full post…Today marks the 30th anniversary of the signature of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. While this was not the first international agreement to focus on the specific needs of children, it is the most high-profile, and has put the idea of children’s rights firmly on the political […]
Read full post…Advocacy can take time to achieve success. A combination of actions may be necessary in order to meet your objectives. You could have to hold a number of meetings and events, contact partners, journalists or other influencers more than once. In order to structure your work, you need to think […]
Read full post…As 16 November is the International Day for Tolerance, we pose a simple question: What, exactly, is tolerance? Is it a passive acceptance for the practices of other cultures, or rather, can it be an active celebration? Perhaps everyone can choose for his or herself. Let’s choose then to celebrate […]
Read full post…A key theme at the World Summit of Local and Regional Leaders, taking place this week in Durban, is how action at the local level contributes to building a better world for everyone. The Summit’s organisers – United Cities and Local Government – have strongly and successfully made the case […]
Read full post…Advocacy is about being convincing. As mentioned a few times in our series (exercises 14 and 36), it can be more powerful when your message comes from someone other than you. You can try to get a celebrity to speak on your behalf. But you don’t have to focus on […]
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