Meaning advocacy
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1advocacy (of something) (formal) the giving of public support to an idea, a course of action, or a belief He won the Peace Prize for his advocacy of nonviolent protest.2(technology) the work of lawye [..]
Source: oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com

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late 14c., from Old French avocacie (14c.), from Medieval Latin advocatia, noun of state from Latin advocatus (see advocate (n.)).
Source: etymonline.com

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(see Breast Cancer Advocacy)
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The action of an advocate, or the services provided by one or more advocates on behalf of another person. It involves taking action to help people to say what they want, securing their rights, represe [..]
Source: cqc.org.uk

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n. The act of pleading a cause.
Source: easypacelearning.com

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noun. conversing or performing on the part of a person or mass of people to support their liberties or illustrate their perspective.
Source: psychologydictionary.org

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Advocacy is support. Deakin University Student Association (DUSA) employs Advocacy Support Officers who are experienced in giving support and advice to students who need it. The advocacy service at DUSA can assist with any academic concerns, issues or questions, including:\n\n responding to allegations of academic misconduct and appeals\n show caus [..]
Source: deakin.edu.au (offline)

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Concerted action taken in support of libraries, particularly political action aimed at securing adequate funding for library operations and capital improvements, which may include lobbying legislators [..]
Source: abc-clio.com

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1 : the profession or work of an advocate 2 : the action of advocating, pleading for, or supporting a cause or proposal [a consequence of his moving "W. O. Douglas"]
Source: dictionary.findlaw.com

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1) The act or process of defending or maintaining a cause or proposal. An organization may have advocacy as its mission (or part of its mission) to increase public awareness of a particular issue or s [..]
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a style of journalism in which a reporter takes sides in controversial issues and develops a point of view a style of journalism which is opposite of mainstream journalism, in which reporters are expe [..]
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a style of journalism in which a reporter takes sides in controversial issues and develops a point of view or a style of journalism which is opposite of mainstream journalism, in which reporters are e [..]
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Advocacy is the act of pleading for or arguing in favor of something or actively supporting a cause or proposal. It can also refer to the work or profession of an advocate. For lawyers advocacy means [..]
Source: definitions.uslegal.com

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to publicly support or suggest an idea, a development or way of doing something.
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Legal representation in a hearing, usually carried out by a barrister or solicitor on your behalf.
Source: unbiased.co.uk

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(n) active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something
Source: beedictionary.com

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EFF - Electronic Frontier Foundation EPIC CDT - Center for Democracy and Technology
Source: linuxsecurity.com

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Services designed to enable people with a disability to increase the control they have over their lives through the representation of their interests and views in the community. For example:
Source: communities.qld.gov.au (offline)

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Speaking or acting on behalf of another individual or group to bring about change.
Source: peatc.org (offline)

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The process of influencing government to bring about desired changes; to be in support of something.
Source: americantrails.org (offline)

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Promotion and protection of the Rights of Children; frequently through a legal process.
Source: online-medical-dictionary.org

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The promotion and support of consumers' Rights and interests.
Source: online-medical-dictionary.org

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Promotion and protection of the Rights of Patients, frequently through a legal process.
Source: online-medical-dictionary.org

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active and honest support for a cause or idea
Source: vhcprojectimmunereadiness.com (offline)

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The deliberate process of influencing those who make or have responsibility for implementing policy decisions. As such, the word ‘advocacy’ is quite pliable and is used variously to suit organisational agendas. It is understood in terms of the work an organisation does and the fundamental mission of the organisation.
Source: facingfacts.eu (offline)

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To advocate is to urge support for someone, something or a specific course of action.
Source: ldaustralia.org

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Throughout our history Americans have been speaking up for those who, for whatever reason, cannot speak for themselves. Be it to abolish slavery, child labor or breast cancer, we tend to band together [..]
Source: addiction.com

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Interventions such as speaking, writing or acting in favour of a particular issue or cause, policy or group of people. In the public health field, advocacy is assumed to be in the public interest, whereas lobbying by a special interest group may or may not be in the public interest. Advocacy often aims to enhance the health of disadvantaged groups [..]
Source: phac-aspc.gc.ca (offline)

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Open FAQ
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Legal advocacy is when a lawyer or trained legal person speaks up for you.
Source: lawmentor.co.uk (offline)

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The action of supporting another’s needs or rights. ALSO: A combination of individual and social actions designed to gain political commitment, policy support, social acceptance and systems support fo [..]
Source: square.org.au

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Activities in support of individuals with mental illness, including rights protection, legal and services assistance, as well as system or policy changes. AFSCME
Source: mha.ohio.gov (offline)

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Campaigning, speaking out publicly and making recommendations for positive change on behalf of oneself or other people.
Source: cancercouncil.com.au

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Advocacy is a set of targeted actions directed at key decision makers in support of a specific policy or funding issue.
Source: genderhealth.org

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is the process of influencing those who make policy decisions, write laws and regulations, and distribute resources that affect people’s well-being. Advocacy delivers deliberate messages intended to i [..]
Source: right-to-education.org





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