International Human Rights Law and Communication Strategies

Maria Edet Umo

Faculty of Law Kampala International University Uganda

Email: umomaria@kiu.ac.ug

ABSTRACT

International Human Rights Law (IHRL) serves as a crucial framework for safeguarding fundamental human rights worldwide. However, its effectiveness is deeply influenced by communication strategies that promote awareness, advocacy, and policy implementation. This paper examines the relationship between IHRL and communication strategies, highlighting the role of media, digital platforms, and advocacy techniques in advancing human rights. It examines challenges such as misinformation, censorship, and state control over media, as well as the opportunities presented by technological advancements and grassroots activism. Through case studies, the paper demonstrates how effective communication can mobilize public opinion and influence policy, ensuring that human rights advocacy remains resilient and adaptive in an evolving global landscape.

Keywords: International Human Rights Law, Communication Strategies, Human Rights Advocacy, Media Influence, Digital Activism, Misinformation.

CITE AS: Maria Edet Umo (2025). International Human Rights Law and Communication Strategies. NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LAW, COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGES. 5(1): 22-26.  https://doi.org/10.59298/NIJLCL/2025/5.1.2226