Building something new for human rights.
The Policy & Rights Lab is a new independent think tank in its founding stages. We are recruiting contributors of any background who are passionate about human rights to produce rigorous research, policy analysis, and commentary.
Be Among the First to Publish
We don't have any published work yet, and that's by design. The Policy & Rights Lab is in its founding stages, and our first publications will come from contributors like you, as either Volunteers or Interns. Apply now to help shape what we build.
Apply to ContributeWhat We're Building
The Policy & Rights Lab will bring together contributors from any background, including students, scholars, practitioners, technologists, writers, and advocates, to produce independent analysis on the most pressing human rights challenges of our time.
Our contributors publish policy briefs, build open-source tools, and contribute expert commentary — bridging the gap between academic research and actionable policy change.
More about us →Research
Peer-quality analysis of human rights issues worldwide
Policy
Actionable briefs for legislators, advocates, and institutions
Commentary
Expert perspectives on emerging rights issues
Tools
Open datasets and frameworks for the rights community
Two ways to contribute
Both tracks are unpaid and remote. Both are open to anyone passionate about human rights, at any career stage and from any background.
Volunteer
Open to anyone, no affiliation required. Contribute on your own schedule with no minimum time commitment. Author research notes, policy briefs, blog posts, or commentary, assist on existing projects, or lead one of your own.
Intern
A three-month educational track with mentorship from the Founder, open to current students, recent graduates, career changers, and anyone exploring the field. Expected commitment is about five hours per month and one written piece per month. Academic credit may be available for current students.
The Podcast
In-depth conversations with scholars, advocates, and practitioners on the human rights issues that matter most.
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