Introduction
This module provides practical information, guidelines, examples and tools to support organisations and key actors to undertake advocacy to bring about positive change for children in humanitarian contexts. Useful guidance is provided to analyse what type of advocacy bests suits a particular context as well as identifying advocacy targets and appropriate messages and developing advocacy strategies.
Doing advocacy in emergencies has specific challenges and risks, but also has the potential to draw attention to neglected emergencies and make a real change in the fulfilment of children’s rights. Advocacy can lead to shortterm changes but can also address underlying causes, making it an essential part of a rightsbased approach. This study material is mainly drawn from two sources: Advocacy matters: helping children change their world; an International Save the Children Alliance guide to advocacy and the UNICEF document Saving lives, protecting children: advocacy in emergencies.
