How SEC CAN promote child rights and sustainability

If you've ever sat with me at a negotiation table (whether next to me or across from me), I would love to hear your take on my take in this week's podcast episode. In it, I posit that although pointing out problems and working on solutions is good for society, our culture sees disruption of status quo as bad. There act of pointing out a problem exists and insisting it be fixed is labeled as conflict and conflict is in turn labeled as bad. Thus, most people who face significant problems in their lives try to avoid conflict for fear of being seen as the problem and therefore their problems go unaddressed in order to avoid disrupting and drawing the ire of the people and systems who caused those underlying problems. I propose that we need to normalize and encourage problem solvers to embrace conflict. This episode of DRMT's Growth Rings podcast explores this issue and contributes to normalizing conflict as a natural part of the solution process.

This article provides a comprehensive overview of human rights advocacy, framed through the mission and work of the CASE organization. It covers the definition and significance of human rights, the role of advocacy in driving social change, and CASE's specific strategies centered on community empowerment and legal action. The piece also highlights tangible success stories and concludes with a call to action, outlining how individuals can educate themselves and get involved in the movement to protect human rights globally. #danishrefugeecousil #terredeshommes

🔹 "Community First: Empowerment Through Advocacy" Mini-Article: 🎈"Real change starts when communities put their voices first". 📤 Recently, I worked with [insert example — youth group, local community leaders, or media trainees] who felt unheard in decision-making. They had passion, but lacked the tools to make their message resonate. 👉 Through advocacy training and strategic communication, their voices became clearer, stronger, and harder to ignore. Within weeks, they were engaging stakeholders with confidence. 💡 "The lesson? Empowerment doesn’t happen when we speak for communities. It happens when we equip them to speak for themselves." Call to Action (Engagement): 👉 What’s one example you’ve seen where advocacy transformed a community? Hashtags: #CommunityFirst #Advocacy #Empowerment #CivilRights #SocialImpact!

The Donegal Centre for Independent Living (DCIL), in partnership with Donegal County Council, is pleased to launch the “Put Us To Work” campaign, a bold public awareness and advocacy initiative calling on employers across Donegal to commit to inclusive hiring and rethink disability in the workplace. Full details https://lnkd.in/e3bRPPq9

Organizations that invest in strong alumni programs understand that relationships don’t end with employment; they evolve into powerful ecosystems of knowledge, advocacy, and opportunity.

An elected board member shares advice for incoming members, emphasizing that position and excitement alone do not equate to power. New board members must earn respect and advocate for their community, especially its children. Effective leadership requires engagement, a willingness to address difficult issues, and a commitment to fighting for what is right. It's about being present, involved, and ready to take action, while also understanding how to compromise and collaborate within the board to make sure the board speaks as one. Watch Entire Episode: https://lnkd.in/ezj5efvg #leadership #community #advocacy #politics #boardmembers #education

New BEFS Blog: Upskilling the Sector Through Advocacy Placement is out now! Sally Pentecost from the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland shares insights from her pioneering advocacy work placement with BEFS, exploring what effective advocacy looks like for heritage organisations within Scotland's built environment sector. This successful pilot programme aimed to upskill heritage professionals in advocacy techniques while testing new models for sector capacity building. Sally's reflections cover the challenges and opportunities in heritage advocacy, from updating our Advocacy Toolkit to fostering collaborative working across BEFS Membership. Key insights include the need for better data on public attitudes toward heritage, strategies for encouraging diverse voices in advocacy, and how organisations can more effectively champion Scotland's built environment during challenging times. Read Sally's full reflection and learn how BEFS is supporting Member organisations to advocate for Scotland's heritage future: https://ow.ly/u4ba50X28qp #HeritageAdvocacy #BuiltEnvironmentScotland #ProfessionalDevelopment #SectorCollaboration #Heritage

The Michigan Library Association leads, educates, and advocates for the advancement of the Michigan library community. MLA is the collective voice for Michigan libraries, and we prioritize support for public, school, and academic libraries through grassroots advocacy, lobbying, and statewide publicity. We advocate for and protect library funding and monitor and respond to challenges and issues that impact our libraries’ ability to serve our communities. MLA will place three key categories at a high priority in the work plan for FY2026: Read more here: https://ow.ly/PKRv50X8sFY #LibraryAdvocacy #MichiganLibraryAssociation #MILibraries

Presentation prep mode 🎬 Come with me as I prepare to give a 5 minute speech on the representation of women in media. How does policy and media intertwine in real life? I give short, high-impact speeches on social advocacy. And amplifying underrepresented communities. When your purpose is strong, your communication flows naturally. I take complicated data and policy research and turn them into stories people can actually feel. These talks are short but designed to engage! Make people see the deeper social and political forces at play. Public speaking for social advocacy isn’t about confidence alone but about clarity and connection. Every presentation is a campaign! 1. Know your audience 2. Organize your talking points 3. Deliver impact through storytelling and civic awareness

Pennsylvania Controller Mark Pinsley has released a comprehensive report exposing major breakdowns in the Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) program, a system entrusted with representing children’s best interests in court. In collaboration with the Dads’ Resource Center and PA Protect Kids, we’re taking a deep dive into what went wrong, what the data reveals, and what must change to restore integrity and transparency in child advocacy. This discussion brings together advocates, policymakers, and community leaders committed to ensuring that no child is left unprotected due to system failures. Watch the full briefing video here: https://lnkd.in/eWiUM782 #GuardianAdLitem #ChildAdvocacy #Oversight #Accountability #GALReport #ProgramFailures #FathersRights #ChildWelfare