Irish Council for Civil Liberties’ Post

A really important and timely report from Irish Council for Civil Liberties on self censorship among community and voluntary organisations in receipt of state funding. 37% said they had curtailed their advocacy, comms and campaigning due to a fear of it impacting their funding. It contains this key recommendation: "All funding agreements between the State and NGOs should be modified to clearly state that the acceptance of funding does not preclude criticism of government policy, campaigning or advocacy. A complaints mechanism for breach of these agreements should be considered." Report available here: https://lnkd.in/eU53ygcU

New article with Aaron Brusseel and Peter Raeymaeckers in Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly. We find, based on a vignette experiment, that local policy makers are open for input by advocacy organisations when designing poverty alleviation policies. Especially when these advocacy organisations apply direct and professional tactics. This nuances as least partly the primacy of politics assumption (according to which politicians are increasingly averse to societal input in the policy making process). More info: https://lnkd.in/eDY-a2tP

𝗔 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 Advocacy isn't just about raising voices, it's about mobilizing people, inspiring action, and driving sustainable change. One of my most rewarding advocacy campaigns was the "𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚.” 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐧-𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐭𝐨👇: 📍Mobilize resources for family planning service uptake within their communities. 📍Hold government policymakers and politicians accountable for their promises and commitments. 📍Secure the approval and release of funds for family planning services. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝👇: 📍Collaborative Efforts Work Wonders: By involving trusted community leaders, we built credibility and trust that sparked conversations about family planning. 📍Accountability Drives Progress: Engaging policymakers through consistent follow-ups and advocacy yielded tangible results, such as fund releases for family planning services. 📍Empowered Local Voices Create Lasting Impact: When community leaders lead the charge, change becomes community-driven and sustainable. Advocacy can transform communities, but it starts with you What steps can you take to bring about change in your community today? #advocacymatters #communitychange #familyplanning #sustainabledevelopment #localleadership #socialgood #advocacy USAID United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) TCI Nigeria African Society for Social & Behavior Change The World Bank World Health Organization Global Health Science and Practice Journal

Today, 1000 Days Fund continue our advocacy success in Manggarai Barat as we continue to ensure the rights of Community Health Workers (CHWs) are protected through regulations. Alongside government officials from several different offices, and other NGOs who support similar goals, we draft the CHWs regulation that had been non-existent before. We bring valuable points and enriched the discussion by combining the advocacy principles from the Community Health Impact Coalition (CHIC) with our field team's keen field observations and put together a draft with the government of Manggarai Barat. The draft is aimed at protecting CHWs rights to receive support in order to achieve 5S: Skilled, Supplied, Salaried (Incentivized), Supervised, and Sustained in their work. This first drafting session will be followed by a few more sessions in the coming months before it is finalized. We'll keep up the fights for those at the frontline. ---- Dr. Madeleine Ballard Lennie B. Zack Petersen Rindang Asmara-Petersen Sisi Arawinda Adriana Viola Miranda Karina Suryawinata Aisyah Nurrusma

📢We're switching things up this month – mark your calendars! 🗓️ Our December meeting is set for December 16, 2023, at our usual 1 o'clock time. Taking a pause from our regular speaker series, this session is all about reflecting on the fantastic work accomplished throughout the year! 🎉 No subcommittee meetings this month, but fret not – we'll be back in January, just in time to kick off the new year with a bang! 💥 Ready to make a difference? 🤝 Join us and register here: https://conta.cc/3DT9giN Passionate about change? Consider joining a committee in Membership, Fundraising, Advocacy, Events, or Media. 🚀 Fill out the interest form: https://conta.cc/3mXx6VJ. #ChangeMakers #YearInReview #unlockhighereducation #EducationEquity #CollegeInPrison #PellGrants #EducationIsTheKey #SecondChance #JusticeImpacted #UnlockHigherEducation #UnlockHigherEd #JusticeImpacted #CriminalJusticeReform #BanTheBox #PellGrants #Expungement #Sealing #Reentry #Advocacy #CollegeForAll #RacialJustice #EconomicJustice #Incarceration #MassIncarceration #Rehabilitation #Reintegration #Hope #Change #Progress

We developed resources to support anti-racist & decolonial approaches in policy and advocacy. Designed for staff at all levels, we aim to create shared understanding with clear definitions and practical guidance. #AntiRacism #Advocacy #Decolonisation https://bit.ly/3YptISr

In recent years, many countries have witnessed a decline of democracy and fundamental freedoms. In such environments, civil society organizations (CSOs) must explore new strategies to continue advocating for positive social change and to push back against these restrictions. ❓ What must be done differently in restricted spaces to ensure effective advocacy? Alliance2015 partner Helvetas Regional Advocacy Network (RAN) discussed this question with local partner CSOs from #Bosnia and Herzegovina and #Serbia. Lets find out what CSOs can do to improve their situation in restricted spaces and continue to push for positive social changes! 💪 👇 https://bit.ly/4eH6Swj

📢We're switching things up this month – mark your calendars! 🗓️ Our December meeting is set for TODAY, at our usual 1 o'clock time. Taking a pause from our regular speaker series, this session is all about reflecting on the fantastic work accomplished throughout the year! 🎉 No subcommittee meetings this month, but fret not – we'll be back in January, just in time to kick off the new year with a bang! 💥 Ready to make a difference? 🤝 Join us and register here: https://conta.cc/3DT9giN Passionate about change? Consider joining a committee in Membership, Fundraising, Advocacy, Events, or Media. 🚀 Fill out the interest form: https://conta.cc/3mXx6VJ. #ChangeMakers #YearInReview #unlockhighereducation #EducationEquity #CollegeInPrison #PellGrants #EducationIsTheKey #SecondChance #JusticeImpacted #UnlockHigherEducation #UnlockHigherEd #JusticeImpacted #CriminalJusticeReform #BanTheBox #PellGrants #Expungement #Sealing #Reentry #Advocacy #CollegeForAll #RacialJustice #EconomicJustice #Incarceration #MassIncarceration #Rehabilitation #Reintegration #Hope #Change #Progress

The latest post in our #R2AImpactPractitioners series, highlights an article by Oxfam highlighting strategies that have increased research uptake. 1. Strategic Partnerships: Learn how building collaborative networks can amplify your advocacy efforts. 2. Data-Driven Advocacy: Discover ways to leverage robust research and evidence to inform and influence policy decisions. 3. Effective Communication: Master techniques for conveying your message clearly and persuasively to diverse stakeholders. 4. Engagement with Policymakers: Understand best practices for meaningful interactions with those in positions of authority. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eCYcknDq #PolicyInfluence #ResearchToAction #Impact #PolicyAdvocacy #PublicPolicy #StrategicPartnerships

📢We're switching things up this month – mark your calendars! 🗓️ Our December meeting is set for December 16, 2023, at our usual 1 o'clock time. Taking a pause from our regular speaker series, this session is all about reflecting on the fantastic work accomplished throughout the year! 🎉 No subcommittee meetings this month, but fret not – we'll be back in January, just in time to kick off the new year with a bang! 💥 Ready to make a difference? 🤝 Join us and register here: https://conta.cc/3DT9giN Passionate about change? Consider joining a committee in Membership, Fundraising, Advocacy, Events, or Media. 🚀 Fill out the interest form: https://conta.cc/3mXx6VJ. #ChangeMakers #YearInReview #unlockhighereducation #EducationEquity #CollegeInPrison #PellGrants #EducationIsTheKey #SecondChance #JusticeImpacted #UnlockHigherEducation #UnlockHigherEd #JusticeImpacted #CriminalJusticeReform #BanTheBox #PellGrants #Expungement #Sealing #Reentry #Advocacy #CollegeForAll #RacialJustice #EconomicJustice #Incarceration #MassIncarceration #Rehabilitation #Reintegration #Hope #Change #Progress