Communicating Legal Rights to Vulnerable Populations

Asiimwe Aisha

Department of Public Administration and Management Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

Effective communication of legal rights is fundamental to justice, yet many vulnerable populations remain excluded due to systemic, linguistic, cognitive, or technological barriers. This paper examines the complex dimensions of vulnerability and examines how marginalized individuals, including those with low literacy, communication disabilities, or limited language proficiency, struggle to access justice. Drawing from international conventions, behavioral science, legal advocacy, and technological innovation, the paper highlights strategies such as peer modeling, digital platforms, community engagement, and adaptive legal training. Case studies, particularly involving immigrant and refugee women, demonstrate the dire consequences of miscommunication or exclusion from legal systems. Policy recommendations emphasize the necessity of inclusive frameworks, training for legal professionals, and culturally sensitive outreach. Ultimately, improving communication of legal rights demands a multidisciplinary approach that acknowledges and addresses the intersecting forms of disadvantage that perpetuate legal invisibility for vulnerable groups.

Keywords: Vulnerable populations; legal rights; access to justice; communication strategies; legal advocacy; disability rights; legal literacy; community engagement.

CITE AS: Asiimwe Aisha (2025). Communicating Legal Rights to Vulnerable Populations. NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN EDUCATION 5(2):1-6 https://doi.org/10.59298/NIJRE/2025/521600