About us

openDemocracy is an independent global media platform publishing up to 60 articles a week and attracting over 7 million visits per year.

Through reporting and analysis of social and political issues, openDemocracy seeks to educate citizens to challenge power and encourage democratic debate across the world. With human rights as its central guiding focus, and open-mindedness as its method, it asks tough questions about freedom, justice and democracy.

It helps those fighting for their rights gain the agency to make their case and to inspire action.