Here are resources and further reading to help you strengthen your campaigning and advocacy work.
This manual was designed for Amnesty’s own campaigners, but has some helpful tools and ideas. Chapters 1 and 5 will be particularly useful.
This guide shares case studies from the organisation’s own campaigning experience, as well as reflections on what went well and what could have gone better. It’s an honest and transparent account, particularly useful for those that want to engage in human rights campaigning.
The place to go for some in-depth reflections on advocacy and its impact.
A podcast devoted to just campaigning and advocacy. Each episode interviews and new campaigner and delves deep into how change happens and how advocacy and campaigning can contribute to it.
Delving deeper into theories of change.
Ideas for how you can increase your power in lobbying meetings.
Look at case studies of tactics carried out around the world – and what worked well and what didn’t.
Some interesting communication tips for your campaigns – particularly around audience.
This guide is particularly useful for organisations thinking about how to monitor and evaluate their work.
A list of things to think about before your advocacy and lobbying meetings.
These guidelines have some helpful tips for your lobbying and advocacy work, particularly with decision-makers.
