Advocacy online training: Law reform and working with media
Online courses that support women’s advocates to transform the legal system and engage with journalists
Feminist media leadership
This course looks at how organizations can work with the media to promote gender-based violence concerns. It is delivered by feminist lawyer and activist, Pamela Cross, and our Fund Development Manager and Communications Manager, Laura Oliver.
We cover:
- Why engaging with the media matters
- Your social media strategy
- Communication tools
- Spokespeople: staff and supporting survivors
- Interviews
- Why your language matters
Feminist law reform for gender-based violence organizations
This course explores how to do law reform as a community-based organization. It is delivered by feminist lawyer and activist, Pamela Cross and our Legal Director, Emily Murray.
We cover:
- The context of feminist law reform
- Steps in the law reform process
- Unintended negative consequences of recent law reforms
- Working effectively in coalitions
- Other ways to do law reform: inquests, inquiries, test cases and case interventions
- Request law reform campaigns
Format
Each self-directed, multi-module course includes:
- A toolkit
- Video presentations
- Infographics
- Resource lists
- Off-line activities
Complete the quizzes to receive a certificate. The courses are each 2-3 hours in length.
Access
These courses are free to access. They are available to anyone working or volunteering in a gender-based violence initiative. Contact us to enroll.
Testimonials
“The training was straightforward and detailed but in an easy-to-follow format. It really opened and re-opened my eyes.”
“I appreciate the mixed approach, which includes video, graphic components, and slides. The quiz component is also helpful for reviewing material.”
“Great use of language and engaging examples.”