Illustratively, these sources include organizing people to engage constituencies that will influence others through public persuasion, sustained organized efforts and the use of cultural forms and actions. In that way, those with less conventional political power and fewer economic resources will acquire a greater share of each and move towards a just and equitable society. Whatever the definition used by any of us there are some aspects that should be covered. Perhaps before arriving at a definition those aspects should be discussed. Here are some that I want to put forward.
Advocacy is multi-faceted.
It uses many techniques and embraces many arenas. However, advocacy must engage the policy and political system. Therefore knowing each system is essential. Economic resource questions are vital as is the fairness of social systems. Advocacy is not limited to one's country and perhaps, as the AI working definition changes, that point can be made more clearly.