Explore diverse advocacy tactics that you may use to advocate youth rights or youth work field needs.

• Consultative participation - Involve youth in policy formulation processes, ensuring their perspectives are represented.
• Public demonstrations and events - peaceful protests: organise marches or sit-ins to draw public attention to critical issues
• Digital advocacy: Webinars and live streams- Host online events to discuss issues or Email campaigns - to send emails to decision-makers, demonstrating widespread concern.
• Social media campaign – this is a great way to make sure your message reaches the public. Use all the same hashtags on all channels.
• Hashtag challenge or viral trend – Encouraging young people to participate in an engaging online challenge to spread awareness.
• (E-)Petition – the more signatures you get, the better you can show that your campaign has lots of support.
• Request meetings – even if you can’t get face time with your targets or influencers, it’s a good idea to meet with people who are also working on your campaign issue so they know about your work.
• Artivism (Art + Activism) – Using murals, street art, poetry, or music to creatively express advocacy messages.
• Storytelling & personal testimonies – Sharing real-life experiences through blogs, videos, or public speaking to humanise the issue and connect with audiences emotionally.
• Grassroots organising – Building local advocacy groups that mobilise young people and create sustained pressure on decision-makers.
• Youth-led research & surveys – Conducting and publishing surveys or studies to provide data-driven arguments

• European Youth Forum Advocacy Handbook
• Unicef UK Advocacy Toolkit