ASSESSMENT OF THE USE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN ADVOCATING FOR THE RIGHTS OF VULNERABLE GROUPS IN OWERRI METROPOLIS

Advocating for the rights of vulnerable groups in Nigeria is crucial given the numerous human rights violations and social injustices faced by marginalized communities in the country. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of using digital technologies in advocating for the rights of vulnerable groups in southeast Nigeria. The theoretical framework for this study was drawn on the concept of digital advocacy. This study adopted the survey research method, with the tools of questionnaire, employing the multistage sampling technique. Findings from the study revealed that to fully harness the potential of digital advocacy in Nigeria, it is essential to address the challenges identified in this study, requiring a multi-faceted approach that involves government, civil society, and the private sector, it recommends that encouraging collaboration and partnerships between civil society, government, and the private sector in order to optimize the digital platform usage for advocacy.