Advocacy
The GSUSA Public Policy and Advocacy office established the Girl Scout Advocacy Network—a grassroots network where Girl Scout members, staff, alumnae, high school age girls, and the general public can act on issues moving through Congress and the state legislatures that are important to girls and Girl Scouts. The Girl Scouts Advocacy Network provides a tool for you to become a voice for girls and to make a difference in your community and across the nation. Together, we can educate policymakers and community leaders on issues that directly affect girls and the Girl Scouts. By being an advocate, you will have an impact on girl policy issues moving through Congress and the state legislatures.
Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois advocates for girls in Iowa by educating state and local elected officials on the needs of girls. We are partnering with Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa to make this happen for the whole state. Other agencies that support our cause include Iowa After School Alliance and Iowa Commission on the Status of Women.
Advocacy Projects:
- Annual Girl Scout Day at the Iowa Capitol for girls in grades 4-12
- “Capitol Girls” Advocacy Day for girls in grades 9-12 at the Iowa Capitol
- Girl Scout Advocacy Network
- Girl Scout Commemorative Coin Act
- Girl Scouts Taking a Stand Against Relational Aggression
