Social advocacy refers to the efforts and actions undertaken to promote, defend, or support the rights and well-being of individuals or groups within society. This can involve raising awareness about social issues, influencing public policy, and mobilizing community support to effect change. Social advocates often focus on marginalized or disadvantaged populations, addressing issues such as inequality, discrimination, and access to resources. The goal of social advocacy is to create a more just and equitable society by promoting social change and empowering individuals to voice their needs and rights. Through various means, including campaigns, grassroots organizing, and collaboration with other organizations, social advocacy seeks to hold institutions accountable and encourage systemic reforms that benefit the public good.
Rajiv Rajan, born with cerebral palsy, transitioned from restricted mobility to become an influential advocate for accessible public transportation in India. Faced with infrastructural insensitivity, Rajiv initiated Public Interest Litigation…