-----Original Message----- From: Aida Maria Noval [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, November 04, 1999 7:46 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [GSN] New Book to promote Women's Human Rights From: Aida Maria Noval <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Edited/Distributed by HURINet - The Human Rights Information Network --------------------------------------------------------------- ## author : [EMAIL PROTECTED] ## date : 25.10.99 --------------------------------------------------------------- A new book from VOICE International TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT WOMEN'S HUMAN RIGHTS: A Handbook of Mobilization Strategies for Women's NGOs was written in response to requests from women's NGOs in Central and Eastern Europe to the VOICE International Information Clearinghouse for detailed "how-to" information. They wanted to know the techniques and strategies used by women in the West to participate in public life and affect public policy. The "Promote and Protect" handbook includes techniques and strategies for effectively designing and implementing advocacy activities, relations with the media, getting women elected to political office, conducting research for public policy and public education campaigns. Based on the experience of U.S. women's organizations, the style is generic so that the information can be adapted to the circumstances and political conditions of other countries. Although it was written for women's NGOs in Eastern Europe, it should be useful to women's NGOs in all countries in transition as well as groups involved in the political process in the U. S. We recommend it as a self-education tool for individual readers and for a resource, reference and source of ready handout materials for training sessions in any of the subjects it covers. >From a U. S. perspective it covers the following: TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD By the Honorable Geraldine Ferraro CHAPTER 1 The Evolution and Application of Advocacy Why Advocate? Advocacy as a Process Planning for Advocacy Advocacy Toolbox Coalitions and Networks: Working from a Position of Strength A Model Advocate: The National Organization for Women (NOW) Conclusion CHAPTER 2 Meeting the Political Challenge Approaching the Challenge Building the Capacity of Women Candidates Case Study: The Women's Campaign Fund Running for Political Office Developing the Campaign Plan Securing the Funding Supporting Women Politicians in Office The Constant Campaign CHAPTER 3 Media Power for Women NGOs, Women and the Media Developing and Planning a Media Strategy Launching a Media Campaign Media Tools Sample Press Release How to Give a Successful Interview The Internet Conclusion CHAPTER 4 Education for Empowerment and Action Knowledge Is Power Types of Education Organizing a Workshop Sample One-Day Workshop Agenda Developing Educational Materials That Empower Women Teaching Methodologies Sample Lesson for Role-Play Knowledge Equals Empowerment CHAPTER 5 Research, Analysis and Dissemination The Importance of Women's Perspectives Gender-Disaggregated Data Methods for Collecting Data Think Tanks as Agents of Change Presenting Research Findings to the Public & Policymakers Case Study: The Institute for Women's Policy Research >From Research to Advocacy GLOSSARY BIBLIOGRAPHY RESOURCES Descriptions and contact information for 16 major U.S. women's organizations 81/2 x 11, spiral bound; 110 pages Available from VOICE International, P. O. Box 7703, Arlington, VA 22207 $28 plus $3.50 for shipping and handling. We do not accept credit cards. Please made checks payable to VOICE International --------------------------- ONElist Sponsor ---------------------------- GET WHAT YOU DESERVE! A NextCard Platinum VISA: Get an APR as low as 2.9 Intro & NO annual fee! Apply online today! <a href=" http://clickme.onelist.com/ad/nextcard16 ">Click Here</a> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
