Argue clearly why something needs to be changed and to which decision-making person(s) you address your petition. Use your personal story to illustrate why the cause is important to you and others. Pictures and videos also help to make your request clear.
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The hot phase begins: spread your initiative via social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter as well as via WhatsApp and e-mail. Thematically appropriate Facebook groups or forums are also particularly helpful. Signatures can also be collected offline and then uploaded to the online petition.
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The more signatures, the greater the political weight of your petition - so stay tuned! Plan online campaigns with your supporters, such as video and image campaigns, a Twitter campaign with an individual hashtag, or offline campaigns such as a demonstration. Contact decision-makers, your supporters and try it with celebrities - it's worth it!
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Media reporting transports your concerns even more to the public: Therefore, contact journalists via Twitter and e-mail and ask them to report on your petition. For press releases we are at your side with advice and action!
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Contact the decision-maker and ask for a face-to-face meeting for the handover. If no appointment is made, contact the person who made the decision together with your supporters via Twitter, email or letter. Once you have reached the quorum, we will request statements from the decisive parliament for you and publish them on your petition page.
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The collection goal has been reached - now you should submit your petition! Do you even have an appointment for a personal handover? Inform your supporters and send out invitations to the press. Hand over your petition with a high-profile poster and the signatures in your luggage – take photos and videos and publish them on social media. In this way you show your commitment and your concern remains in the public eye.
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