UAE’s NHRI Examines Media’s Impact on Human Rights Awareness and Advocacy
- This came during seventh “Knowledge Lab” regularly organized for NHRI’s employees
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 7 March 2025: The National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) held the seventh edition of its “Knowledge Lab” series, a platform designed to educate and raise awareness among NHRI employees on key human rights topics. This session focused on the vital role of media in human rights advocacy, examining how global narratives shape public perceptions and influence the human rights landscape.
Titled “Media as a Tool for Defending Human Rights,” the seminar was led by His Excellency Mohammed Al Hammadi, Director General of the Emirates News Agency (WAM) and a member of the NHRI Board of Trustees. The discussion highlighted the power of media in promoting and disseminating a culture of human rights and explored how media platforms can be effectively employed to safeguard individual rights.
It also highlighted how media literacy, outreach, and strategic storytelling can ensure accurate representation of human rights on the global stage, reinforcing progressive and rights-conscious narrative.
