ADVOCACY IS FOR EVERYONE!
When you hear the word advocacy what is the first thing that comes to mind?
Advocacy can be as simple as calling the utility company on behalf of an elderly neighbor who has been wrongly charged for services they didn’t receive, or it can be as advanced as meeting with your members of Congress to educate them on how a policy decision might impact a program in your community and the clients served by that program.
Advocacy is an important aspect of society that seeks to ensure that all people are able to have their voices heard on issues that matter most to them. This helps to not only protect their rights but also to help promote them. Advocacy is a fundamental aspect of achieving social justice, equality, and the promotion of human dignity. By giving a voice to the underserved, advocacy helps ensure that marginalized communities aren’t forgotten . Successful advocacy also teaches people about their rights and how to exercise them
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