Course: Advocacy Theory and Practice
Free RFLD course book in French: 10 modules on advocacy, from campaign planning to power mapping, for women defenders in West Africa.
Last updated · October 7, 2026
This is the course book of RFLD’s online course “Théorie et pratique du plaidoyer”, written for women human rights defenders in francophone West Africa. The project is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), with the support of GIZ.
Why it matters
It is a complete, practical introduction to advocacy that organisations can use for their own training.
What is inside
- Foundations and types of advocacy
- The life cycle of a campaign, messages and storytelling
- Stakeholder analysis, power mapping and SMART objectives
- Tools for young people and a campaign plan
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