Advocate
/ˈæd.və.keɪt/
noun
Someone whose job is to speak for someone's case in a court of law; a counsel.
Anyone who argues the case of another; an intercessor.
A person who speaks in support of something.
verb
To plead in favour of; to defend by argument, before a tribunal or the public; to support, vindicate, or recommend publicly.
To encourage support for something.
“I like trees, but I do not advocate living in them.”
(with for) To engage in advocacy.
“We have been advocating for changes in immigration law.”