12TH INTERNATIONAL ADVOCACY WORKSHOP (POLAND)

VISION

To be an inspiration in advocating for a family perspective on policy making as the most meaningful vehicle for the wellbeing of upcoming generations. This approach is informed by both scientific evidence and social progress.

GOALS

• Critically assess the field of international human rights and development, its institutions, strategies and key actors.
• Explore how policy strategies are set, by creating a space where young advocates can discover an innovative style to promote social cohesion.
• Analyze the various challenges that family-responsive stakeholders face together, including governments, international institutions and the private sector.

METHOD

The Workshop consists of a three-day training program. Each day is devoted to a topic considered of special interest.

The programme is divided into four sections every day:

• Lecture by an academic expert to frame the state of the art.
• Presentation by a policy analyst or practitioner to share evidence on family policy design, implementation and evaluation.
• Negotiation among participants on an advocacy plan.

ADVOCACY PLANS

The Advocacy Plan elaborated every day will be presented at the United Nations and European Union as part of IFFD’s advocacy.
In order to create it, the following questions should be considered and answered:

1. Establish measurable objectives.
2. Define key messages.
3. Determine the communication activities to deliver key messages.
4. Decide what resources are necessary to complete each activity.
5. Establish a timeline and responsible party for each activity.
6. Fix how to evaluate whether you have reached your objectives.