what is an advocacy goal
Advocacy simply means actively supporting a cause, and trying to get others to support it as well. Advocacy is speaking up, drawing attention to an important issue and directing decision makers towards a solution. Purpose of Advocacy 1. The purpose of advocacy as defined by UNFPA is to promote or reinforce a change in policy, programme or legislation. 2. Rather than providing support directly to clients or users of services, advocacy aims at winning support from others, i.e. creating a supportive environment.