Reimagining human rights together.

We believe that human rights work best when its many actors converse, learn, and innovate across geographic, linguistic, and disciplinary lines. OpenGlobalRights gathers those voices, providing a space where different ideas and experiences enrich our understanding of what human rights are and what they can be in the work of creating a more just and sustainable world.

Bridging
divides

A collaborative editorial process and consistent translation brings you accessible, quality content in multiple languages

Facilitating reflection,
action and innovation

Thematic series curated with our partners foster sustained discussions on new ideas for human rights practice.

Amplifying
diversity

We seek voices from all layers of the human rights ecosystem and from all corners of the globe.

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Articles & Translations

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Languages

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Readership

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Authorship

Write for us

We publish articles on a rolling basis. Consult our submission guidelines and use our submission form to submit a short pitch of your idea.

Partner with us

We collaborate within and beyond the human rights community to develop thematic series. If interested, please write us at info@openglobalrights.org.

Editorial Team

César Rodríguez Garavito

Editor-in-Chief

Drawing from the sites of his research, teaching, and advocacy work, César oversees OGR’s content, leads OGR’s innovations, cross-pollinates ideas from various fields, and writes about the future of human rights.

Archana Deshpande

Senior Editor

Archana has worn various hats on the OGR team since the platform launched in 2013. She now leads partnerships and helps manage various aspects of the platform including publishing and reporting.

Sebastián Villamizar Santamaría

Senior Editor

Sebastián is OGR’s lead editor and has a a PhD in sociology from the City University of New York. He screens, edits and translates pieces, and develops new formats for OGR.

Honoring David Petrasek

"As OGR grew, David was with us every step of the way, always pushing us on. He encouraged us to explore different conversations and new themes, and to always remain curious, open, and steadfast. He taught us all what it is to live and lead with the values we work for, giving to us what he gave to so many others—himself."

David Petrasek was a beloved friend, colleague, and long-time senior editor of OpenGlobalRights. Much of what this space is today is thanks to his wisdom, guidance, and energy. Read about his legacy.

Partners

OpenGlobalRights is an independent platform that is housed at and supported by the Center for Human Rights and Global Justice and the Future of Rights Program at New York University School of Law.