Human Rights Advocacy

verb to distress or afflict someone

adjective feeling or expressing distress or annoyance

• The company's decision to lay off employees aggrieved many of the staff members.
• I felt aggrieved when my friend forgot my birthday.
• She was totally aggrieved when her crush didn't text her back.
• The loss of the championship title aggrieved the team more than they let on.

noun the act of granting a pardon, especially to a group of people who have committed a crime or political offense

• The government granted amnesty to all political prisoners.
• They're offering amnesty to anyone who comes forward with information.
• I heard they're giving out amnesty like candy.
• Forgiveness is like granting yourself amnesty from the burden of anger and resentment.

verb to express strong disapproval of; to pronounce judgment against

• The international community came together to condemn the use of chemical weapons in the conflict.
• I strongly condemn their behavior towards you, it's not right.
• I can't believe they would do that, I totally condemn their actions.
• His silence in the face of injustice can be seen as a form of silent condemnation.

verb to put to death, especially by hanging, by mob action and without legal authority

• The mob intended to lynch the accused before the authorities intervened.
• They were planning to lynch him for his actions.
• The group was ready to lynch him for crossing them.
• The negative comments online felt like a virtual lynch mob attacking her.

noun the position or role of an advocate; the state of being an advocate

• His advocateship for human rights has made a significant impact on global policies.
• She takes her advocateship for animal welfare very seriously.
• I never knew he had such strong advocateship skills when it comes to negotiating deals.
• Her advocateship for mental health awareness is like a guiding light in the darkness.