@UviNaidoo and @rhea_lobo are leading the skill-building workshop: advocacy for researchers for what will surely be an inspiring workshop. The resounding message so far? Lead with #empathy. (1/?) https://twitter.com/GlobForumTBVax/status/1384818807231893504">https://twitter.com/GlobForum...

David Lewinsohn, Chair of @newtbvaccines, reflects on lessons learned & inspiration from HIV advocacy as he notes that “sometimes advocacy isn’t easy or comfortable but it’s really important.” (2/?)

@UviNaidoo is a TB pediatrician, scientist, survivor, & advocate. He recently led @IAVI’s #WorldTBDay #TwitterTakeover where he shared his story and inspired us all in our collective pursuit of new #TBvaccines. #TBHope

Read his messages here: https://bit.ly/UNiaviTT ">https://bit.ly/UNiaviTT&... (3/?)

TB advocate @nandita_venky shared her keen insights on advocating to governments for policies & funding:
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📢" title="Lautsprecheranlage" aria-label="Emoji: Lautsprecheranlage"> We need many, many advocates
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="‼️" title="Doppeltes Ausrufezeichen" aria-label="Emoji: Doppeltes Ausrufezeichen"> Be ambitious but clear in your asks
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⛓️" title="Ketten" aria-label="Emoji: Ketten">Break TB myths: TB is not a thing of the past & can occur anywhere (4/?)

Evaline Kibuchi ( @ekibuchi @StopTBke) discussed the need for government sensitization of new TB products. Communities are key to this thru:
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💬" title="Sprechblase" aria-label="Emoji: Sprechblase">Sensitization forums w/affected communities to drive demand
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📜" title="Schriftrolle" aria-label="Emoji: Schriftrolle">Involvement of affected communities & CSOs in policy-making process (5/?)

When advocating to governments, it pays to be prepared. @agustinmlasanta from @dsw_intl shared some top tips:
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔎" title="Nach rechts zeigende Lupe" aria-label="Emoji: Nach rechts zeigende Lupe">Identify priorities and resources (policies, laws, budgets, & programs)
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🗺️" title="Weltkarte" aria-label="Emoji: Weltkarte">Map & engage with key actors
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🧠" title="Gehirn" aria-label="Emoji: Gehirn">Understand decision-making & decision-taking processes (6/?)

Rosa Herrera ( @TBProof) calls us to diversify advocacy approaches & collaborate thru common connections. She further notes that promotion and integration of TB & #COVID19 services is a key opportunity to connect with the community! (7/?)

Anastasia Koch, co-founder of @Eh_woza, encourages researchers to advocate w/their ready-made skills:
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💪" title="Angespannter Bizeps" aria-label="Emoji: Angespannter Bizeps">Rigour
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🥼" title="Lab coat" aria-label="Emoji: Lab coat">Research skills
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🧠" title="Gehirn" aria-label="Emoji: Gehirn">Knowledge, comms skills
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤝" title="Handschlag" aria-label="Emoji: Handschlag">Collaborative skills
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤔" title="Denkendes Gesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Denkendes Gesicht">Critical thinking/problem solving
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💌" title="Liebesbrief" aria-label="Emoji: Liebesbrief">Dedication
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💰" title="Geldsack" aria-label="Emoji: Geldsack">Fundraising (8/?)

Next, @Eh_woza’s Cheleka Mpande answered the key question of why it’s important to communicate scientific findings to advocacy?
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👀" title="Augen" aria-label="Emoji: Augen"> Awareness
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏗️" title="Gebäude im Bau" aria-label="Emoji: Gebäude im Bau"> Build trust in science
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🫂" title="People hugging" aria-label="Emoji: People hugging"> Translate results into meaningful benefits (9/?)

Laia Ruiz introduced key principles on how we can communicate to advocate with the help of a handy inverted pyramid!
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📰" title="Zeitung" aria-label="Emoji: Zeitung">Most newsworthy info first
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🧹" title="Broom" aria-label="Emoji: Broom">Organize your information
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💬" title="Sprechblase" aria-label="Emoji: Sprechblase">Share clear, short, & direct messages
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🌻" title="Sonnenblume" aria-label="Emoji: Sonnenblume">Simplify
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="‼️" title="Doppeltes Ausrufezeichen" aria-label="Emoji: Doppeltes Ausrufezeichen">If necessary, start w/ a problem statement (10/?)

Effective advocacy needs a diverse toolkit. Rabita Aziz ( @AzR86) from @IDSAInfo share her top tips, including for:
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏦" title="Bank" aria-label="Emoji: Bank">Government relations
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👀" title="Augen" aria-label="Emoji: Augen">Public awareness
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📺" title="Fernsehen" aria-label="Emoji: Fernsehen">Media
Another key takeaway? Be creative! (11/?)

Co-chair @rhea_lobo shared inspirational words for advocates everywhere – “Advocate for what you believe in & be the change you want in the world… when you are, you can achieve all that you’ve ever dreamt of achieving.”

Watch Rhea& #39;s film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-j0OvrARPs&feature=youtu.be">https://www.youtube.com/watch... (12/12) https://www.youtube.com/watch...