Media Contribution in Raising Human Rights Awareness and Protection
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The media has an important role to play in raising public awareness and protecting human rights through reporting and advocacy on various communication platforms. The media functions as a conveyor of information and as a social control tool capable of exposing human rights violations and encouraging policy changes in today's digital era. This role is often faced with challenges, including political pressure, economic interests, and disinformation that can obscure facts and hinder the protection of human rights. This study aims to analyze how the media contributes to the promotion and protection of human rights, and explore the obstacles faced in maintaining objectivity and balance in reporting. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi literatur dengan meninjau berbagai jurnal, buku, dan laporan terkait. The results of the literature study show that independent and balanced media can have a significant impact on increasing public awareness of human rights, as well as contributing to overseeing policies that support social justice. Efforts are needed to strengthen press freedom, improve media literacy among the public, and ensure there are regulations that support objective and accurate reporting. The media can continue to be a key pillar through these efforts to fight for human rights and maintain social stability in modern societies.
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