1. Together we can change our world

2. The voice of girls and young women For WAGGGS advocacy is: We influence people to take decisions that will improve our lives and the lives of others How do we influence? Speak out, take action, educate

4. MDG* advocacy is part of GAT** ‘together we can save the world’ *United Nations Millennium Development Goals (2000-2015) ** WAGGGS Global Action Theme (2006-2015)

5. MDG programme elements MDG programmes online Educational material Past and future events WAGGGS campaigns Partner projects Useful resources and much more is available in the take action section on www.wagggs.org

7. MDG advocacy – 8 messages MDG 1: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger “together we can end extreme poverty and hunger MDG 2: Achieve universal primary education “education opens doors for all girls and boys” MDG 3: Promote gender equality and empower women “empowering girls will change our world” MDG 4: Reduce child mortality “together we can save children’s lives”

8. MDG advocacy – 8 messages MDG 5: Improve maternal health “every mother’s life and health is precious” MDG 6: Combat HIV and AIDS, malaria and other diseases “we can stop the spread of AIDS, malaria and other diseases” MDG 7: Ensure environmental sustainability “we can save our planet” MDG 8: Develop a Global Partnership for Development “we can create peace through partnerships”

9. WAGGS’ MDG advocacy 2006-2010

10. MDG + 10 report Includes… Report on MO and WAGGGS projects that help achieve the MDGs Recommendations for the way forward 1.Focus on gender equality to help achieve all the MDGs by 2015 2.In addition to the MDGs, ending violence against girls and young women should be a target (=> stop campaign) 3.Give greater recognition to non-formal education and the youth organizations providing it

11. Data -> Evaluation -> Recommendations -> Relaunch GAT REVIEW IN 2011 GAT ActivitiesUnderstanding Projects and advocacy Make Our Voice Heard UNIT NATIONAL REGIONAL WORLD GAT Badge curriculum Implement programme Promote programme Develop advocacy campaign and strategic alliances Community Action Programme Develop strategy Enable MOs through training Roll out advocacy campaign and report at World Conf 2011 MDG project Advocacy & partnerships Support MOs’ work. Promote GAT Champions Process and follow up on results Special ceremony Campaigns/GAT Champions Regional Conference showcases World Conference 2014 Presentation to UN 2009201520112014 CENTENARY EVENTS 2010: Young Women’s World Forum 2011: World Centres GAT/Cent. 2012: GSUSA YWWF Cen. Environment

12. GAT 2011-2015 AREAS OF RECOMMENDATIONS Amended GAT strategy set up Integrated Communications Strategy M&E and Reporting Support and connect with MOs and GYW Events and lobbying External partners and GAT champions

13. Influencing global decision-making WAGGGS advocacy @ global events

14. Aims of WAGGGS advocacy @ global events Raise visibility and awareness of WAGGGS as voice of girls and young women and for WAGGGS as expert on the topic in question Have young women in leading roles as speakers, moderators, representatives, etc. Maximize impact at the event by running side- events, stands, panel discussions, etc. Network, follow-up on existing partnerships and explore new potential partnerships

16. WAGGGS @ global events 2011 CSW – New York, March, with youth delegation [World conference – Edinburgh, July, youth delegation] Annual Ministerial Review, Geneva, July High Level Meeting on Youth, New York, July UNGA – New York, October, with youth representative COP – Durban, December, with big delegation

17. Upcoming advocacy events CSW – New York, March 2012 - delegation Rio+20 Earth Summit, Rio June 2012- delegation AIDS 2012 – Washington, July 2012 - delegation ECOSOC Annual Ministerial Review – New York, July 2012 COP 18 – Qatar, Nov/Dec 2012 - delegation

19. Youth Delegate Selection Event related reps criteria: Outstanding youth del the year before Prior approval by MO before they are approached Youth delegate criteria: Age, Language Expert on topic, running a related Guiding project Region/country of origin Self/external funded Previous experience and involvement Commitment to engage in preparation and follow-up Endorsement by MO

20. MO and offsite involvement - Host MO can be strongly involved (varying degrees of commitment so far) - Members join related campaigns, surveys, research running up to events - Calls to action – usually 1 big one - Information on event available on line, Our World, etc - daily updates and photos - MOs with youth delegates are encouraged to support them with their preparation and follow-up projects, engage in media outreach, use youth dels for national board, projects and programmes, etc.

21. Outputs from events Follow up projects run by youth delegates ‘at home’ Lobbying outcomes, translated for MOs Strengthen partnerships and build reputation Photos, videos and interviews Reports and updates Media Clippings and press releases Daily updates and blogs on website Quotes from youth reps Follow up within MO