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Activism Versus Advocacy: What is Human Rights Advocacy?

Activism Versus Advocacy: What is Human Rights Advocacy?

Activism Versus Advocacy: What is Human Rights Advocacy?Dr. Isabelle Vladoiu
Published on: 03/22/2023

An advocate can be understood as the one who listens, the one with the specialized knowledge; whereas, activists are the ones who make the noise. Protests, marches, events that create an impact and make people listen – whether they want to or not

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