Human Rights Advocacy Language

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun a doctrine or practice that emphasizes direct vigorous action especially in support of or opposition to one side of a controversial issue

  • Activism plays a crucial role in advocating for social change and justice.
  • Many people are getting involved in activism to make a difference in their communities.
  • I'm all about that activism life, fighting for what's right!
  • Her passion for activism was like a fire burning bright in her heart.

verb to publicly denounce or criticize something

  • Many experts decry the government's lack of action on climate change.
  • I heard some people decry the new policy at work.
  • She's always decrying everything, it's so annoying.
  • The artist's work subtly decry societal norms and expectations.

verb to clear from accusation or blame; to free from guilt or responsibility

  • The new evidence helped exonerate the wrongly accused man.
  • They finally proved that he didn't do it and exonerated him.
  • They cleared his name and exonerated him from all charges.
  • The truth came out and exonerated him, washing away all doubts.

adjective relating to or in support of advocacy or a particular cause

  • The organization hired an advocatory group to promote their cause.
  • She's always been very advocatory about animal rights.
  • I'm all in on being advocatory for social justice.
  • His advocatory efforts spoke volumes about his dedication to the community.