Advocacy training
The role of faith in promoting women’s human rights is the main focus of the Advocacy training programme of WICAS (Women in Church and Society). This training is to addressed to women and men from FBOs engaged in advocacy or actively involved in programs designed with a gender justice approach, which is vital to ensure substantial policy changes.
It is designed to enable participants to improve the effectiveness of their work by exploring local and global strategies and platforms and by becoming acquainted with UN mechanisms considered key to achieving substantial change in the legal frameworks and implementation in their respective countries.
Churches and other faith-based organizations, as members of civil society that include grassroot organizations, can play a significant role in this process if they are trained and supported. By developing meaningful partnerships, they are better able to hold their governments accountable.
Women Advocacy Training
LWF WICAS (Women in Church and Society) is annually providing an Advocacy training programme to women and men from FBOs engaged in advocacy or actively involved in programs designed with a gender justice approach, which is vital to ensure substantial policy changes.
Sharing their experiences and stories with one another.
Advocacy training participants attended a country review during the CEDAW 61th session in July 2015
Participants were sharing their experiences and challenges of advocating for Women`human rights in their context.
LWF, General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge addressing the Participants and explaning about LWF`s principles of inclusivity, Gender balance and Gender Justice.
Dr. Ojot Miru Ojulu, the Advocacy Officer explains the participants about the LWF`s global advocacy programmes and their involvement in promoting Justice and Human Rights with in the United Nations bodies.
Panel discussion
Panel discussion
Participants from advocacy training in the United Nations.
