ADVOCACY DEFINITION AND POLICIES

as adopted by the ZI Board January 2009

Advocacy Definition

Advocacy is the expression of support for or opposition to a cause, argument or proposal. Advocacy may include influencing laws, legislation or attitudes.

Zonta International, its districts, and its clubs are urged to express themselves about and become involved in issues which:

· improve the legal, political, economic, educational, health and professional status of women;
· advance understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of executives in business and the professions; and
· promote justice and universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.