Role of Civil Society and Media in Human Rights Awareness in the Contemporary Era: A case study of India

Abstract

The  safety and the protection of human rights have become more    intricate day by day in the 21st century, most probably in contemporary society. There are a number of incidents happening in the changing world, where global disagreement  , technological shifting ,economic inequality in all spheres and political polarization  hegemonize. In this scenario,  there are two pillars: civil society and the media which have emerged and defending human rights. The aim of the paper is to explore the  role of these two main actors in empowering  deprived populations.  The purpose of the study is to engage  a multidisciplinary approach and draw from human rights law, communication studies , political science and sociology. Its approach includes not only achievements and awareness campaigns but legal reforms, and civic mobilizations also, A critical examine of current challenges, like crushing, hypocrisy, media disjunction and shrinking civic spaces.  The purpose behind the study is to ensure the  strategies and  strengthen the role of Civil society and Media to  elevate human rights in the changing world.