# Advocacy Advocacy is the act of supporting, defending, or promoting a cause, idea, or group to influence attitudes, behaviors, and decisions for the benefit of individuals or social welfare. Advocacy encompasses a range of activities, including lobbying, public campaigns, and community organizing, each tailored to advance specific goals. In the realm of advocacy, data serves as a critical tool, providing evidence to support arguments and shape narratives. Analytical insights derived from data can enhance the effectiveness of advocacy by identifying trends and measuring impact. For more information about recent advocacy research, please consult the following resources: * [WorldCat](https://search.worldcat.org/search?&offset=1&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Advocacy) * [Consensus](https://consensus.app/results/?synthesize=off&copilot=off&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Advocacy) * [Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Advocacy) Our research team, partners, and the extended Network of the Datasphere have identified the following organizations working at the intersection of data or data governance and advocacy. We recognize this is a dynamic field and would appreciate your help to [[contact our research team|improve]] this resource.