Kenneth Roth - Fighting for Humanity: Three Decades of Leading Human Rights Watch
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Social Media's Role in Human Rights Advocacy
This chapter explores the impact of social media on the human rights movement, emphasizing its role in exposing government misconduct and mobilizing grassroots campaigns. The speakers discuss the dual nature of social media, highlighting both its empowering effects and its potential for enabling misinformation, particularly under authoritarian regimes. Additionally, they address the pressing concerns surrounding human rights violations, especially in China, and the challenges faced by international bodies in holding leadership accountable.
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