Human rights advocacy is the act of supporting and promoting rights of the individuals and making sure every individual is treated fairly and with dignity, irrespective of the background, race and sex. It protects many rights, including right to life, freedom of expression, right to privacy, right to education, etc. Within human rights some groups like people with disabilities face extra challenges that require attention and support and that is where an individual’s Disability Rights come in. People often confuse human rights advocacy with disability rights, thinking they are the same. While both the acts aim to protect individuals’ right and ensure that the individuals get treated equally and fairly, they serve different purposes. This blog will explain how both the acts/rights are interlinked and also how they are different from one another.
