Advocacy
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| - | # the [[profession]] of an [[advocate]] | + | '''Advocacy''' is an [[Action (philosophy)|activity]] by an [[individual]] or [[advocacy group|group]] which aims to influence [[decision making|decisions]] within political, economic, and social systems and institutions. Advocacy can include many activities that a person or organization undertakes including [[media campaign]]s, [[public speaking]], commissioning and publishing research or conducting [[exit poll]] or the filing of an [[amicus curiae|amicus brief]]. [[Lobbying]] (often by [[lobby groups]]) is a form of advocacy where a direct approach is made to [[legislator]]s on an issue which plays a significant role in modern [[politics]]. |
| - | # the act of [[arguing]] in [[favour]] of, or [[supporting]] something | + | |
| - | # the practice of supporting someone to make their voice heard | + | == See also == |
| + | * [[Advocacy group]] | ||
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Advocacy is an activity by an individual or group which aims to influence decisions within political, economic, and social systems and institutions. Advocacy can include many activities that a person or organization undertakes including media campaigns, public speaking, commissioning and publishing research or conducting exit poll or the filing of an amicus brief. Lobbying (often by lobby groups) is a form of advocacy where a direct approach is made to legislators on an issue which plays a significant role in modern politics.
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