Advocacy is at the core of the work
that we do, at Dignitate Zambia, we believe that social change happens with
deliberate, structured and concerted effort. Our society is governed by legal
and policy provisions, our advocacy work is aimed at stimulating legal and
policy reform to create an enabling environment that fosters recognition and
respect of the rights of key populations.
Our advocacy work is aimed at influencing policies and practices to
advance the human rights and well-being of our community members. Our advocacy
work is targeted at direct policy makers such as parliamentarians, opinion
leaders including traditional and religious leaders as well as lawyers, and law
enforcers.
Dignitate Zambia has adopted
Advocacy as the key stratagem aimed at influencing policy through lobbying,
dialogue and campaigning. The other interventions under taken include, but not
limited to; media engagement in which analysis and tracking of media coverage
of issues affecting sexual and gender minorities are undertaken so as to
contribute to a situation where the media will consequently be tolerant and
positively portray sexual and gender minority issues. Dignitate works towards
advocating for spaces in the media for debates and dialogue with various duty
bearers, Through the use of ICTs, the organization facilitates the creation of
national and community-based coalitions and alliances.
National Advocacy
Dignitate Zambia develops and
publishes reports identifying issues of discrimination and provide
recommendations. Our working involves engaging directly with local civil
society organizations and human rights defenders that champions human rights
and dignity for all, to improve the local legal and policy framework for
equality.
Regional and International Advocacy
Our Regional and International
advocacy uses allies with ties with the government to subject Zambia to
scrutiny on matters of human rights. In order to make this work, we work
closely with foreign missions and provide evidence of discrimination towards gender
and sexual minorities.