A case study of gender advocacy in humanitarian faith-based organizations

Erenly Agosto, Andrews University

Presenter Status

Graduate Student

Session

A-1

Location

Buller Room 208

Start Date

14-5-2015 9:20 AM

End Date

14-5-2015 9:45 AM

Presentation Abstract

This paper analyzes how gender advocacy is approached by humanitarian faith-based organizations (FBOs). We use the following humanitarian FBOs as a case study: Tearfund, World Vision International, Muslim Aid and Islamic Relief Worldwide. Using Kappaz (2001) comparative approach to advocacy we look different activities of each organization in relation to gender advocacy. The comparative approach includes the following activities: (1) consultative status at the UN, (2) research and policy papers, (3) education and public awareness campaigns, (4) lobbying for global policy legislation, (5) lobbying on domestic policies in developing and developed countries, and (6) advocacy department or staff. We conclude that the differences in approaching gender advocacy of the organization listed above are based on the values they uphold based on their religious affiliation.

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May 14th, 9:20 AM May 14th, 9:45 AM

A case study of gender advocacy in humanitarian faith-based organizations

Buller Room 208

This paper analyzes how gender advocacy is approached by humanitarian faith-based organizations (FBOs). We use the following humanitarian FBOs as a case study: Tearfund, World Vision International, Muslim Aid and Islamic Relief Worldwide. Using Kappaz (2001) comparative approach to advocacy we look different activities of each organization in relation to gender advocacy. The comparative approach includes the following activities: (1) consultative status at the UN, (2) research and policy papers, (3) education and public awareness campaigns, (4) lobbying for global policy legislation, (5) lobbying on domestic policies in developing and developed countries, and (6) advocacy department or staff. We conclude that the differences in approaching gender advocacy of the organization listed above are based on the values they uphold based on their religious affiliation.