What Does ‘Advocacy’ Actually Mean and Why Is It Important?

Global Citizen’s Vice President of Global Policy, Liz Agbor-Tabi, explains what advocacy is, and how it can be used to influence decision-makers to demand systems that are fair, just, and equal for all. Global Citizen is a global movement of individuals taking action and raising their voices for the issues they care about, from gender equality to climate change. Find out more and start taking action by downloading the Global Citizen app or heading to globalcitizen.org.  _____________________________________________________________________ Global Citizen is a social action platform for a global generation that aims to solve the world’s biggest challenges. On our platform, you can learn about issues, take action on what matters most, and join a community committed to social change. We believe we can end extreme poverty because of the collective actions of Global Citizens across the world. Register to become a Global Citizen and start taking action today: https://www.globalcitizen.org/ You can also find us at: Website: https://www.globalcitizen.org/ Facebook:   / glblctzn   Twitter:   / glblctzn   Instagram:   / glblctzn   Tumblr:   / glblctzn   Google+: https://plus.google.com/+GLBLCTZN