Abstract

 Language rights are fundamental components of human rights, especially in multilingual societies where 
speakers of non-dominant languages often face marginalization. This paper examines the concept of 
language rights within legal frameworks, theoretical paradigms, historical contexts, and real-life case 
studies, with particular attention to how such rights are communicated and contested. Drawing on 
collective and individual perspectives, the study examines how language policies either empower or 
suppress linguistic minorities, analyzing critical case studies such as the status of the Albanian language 
in Greece and Italy. The paper also investigates the role of communication strategies and education 
systems in the protection or erosion of linguistic diversity. It argues that legal codification, political will, 
inclusive education, and equitable media representation are essential in promoting language rights as 
active and enforceable entitlements rather than abstract ideals. Ultimately, the paper underscores the 
need for inclusive and multilingual communication strategies that can help mediate the complexities of 
linguistic identity and state power.