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International Human Rights Law and Digital Activism

by Emma Jackson 1,*
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Emma Jackson
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FLPR  2020 2(2):14; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flpr.20201121
Received: 24 September 2020 / Accepted: 23 October 2020 / Published Online: 13 November 2020
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Abstract

The evolution of digital technology has significantly transformed the landscape of international human rights advocacy, giving rise to a new form of activism known as digital activism. This paper explores the intersection of international human rights law and digital activism, examining how digital platforms have become instrumental in promoting and protecting human rights across the globe. The study delves into the legal frameworks that govern digital spaces and assesses their effectiveness in addressing the challenges posed by digital activism. It investigates how digital activism can serve as a powerful tool for amplifying the voices of marginalized groups, while also highlighting the risks and ethical considerations associated with such practices. The analysis underscores the need for a nuanced understanding of the complex interplay between international human rights law and digital activism, aiming to inform policymakers, activists, and scholars on this emerging area.

Keywords: Digital activism, International human rights law, Legal frameworks, Advocacy, Marginalized groups.;
Copyright: © 2020 by Jackson. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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Jackson, E. International Human Rights Law and Digital Activism. Frontiers of Law & Policy Research, 2020, 2, 14. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flpr.20201121
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Jackson E. International Human Rights Law and Digital Activism. Frontiers of Law & Policy Research; 2020, 2(2):14. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flpr.20201121
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Jackson, Emma 2020. "International Human Rights Law and Digital Activism" Frontiers of Law & Policy Research 2, no.2:14. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flpr.20201121
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Jackson, E. (2020). International Human Rights Law and Digital Activism. Frontiers of Law & Policy Research, 2(2), 14. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flpr.20201121

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