International Convention on Human Rights (ICHR)

The Project seeks, to the extent possible and still produce results, to have a horizontal composition. There are two types of participation: Participants and Drafters. Both have equal status to submit comments on the wording of documents. Regardless of who submits a comment, all begin from an equal starting point.

Anyone who takes any action, be it reading this website, or leaving a simple comment, is a Participant. Participation may also include extensive comments, scholarly papers, financial support and a host of other types of involvement. We have found that responsibility gravitates to those who accept it, and we leave it to each individual and organization to decide the extent of their participation.

Drafters are Participants from all backgrounds and professions who have accepted some additional responsibility and have agreed to provide leadership in organizing and supporting the ongoing process of the Project. Some Drafters have expertise in a particular field such as free speech or education, others have technical expertise in website development or business, and some are from the arts. Each brings their unique talents to our work.

Although the Project does not presently have a specific text for an International Convention, as different texts are submitted from universities, organizations or individuals, the Drafters will review them with eye to eventually preparing a synthesis that can be considered all with all other documents submitted.

For information about our Drafters, including their picture and a brief bio, along with a list of their writings with the opportunity to purchase what they have written, click the "Drafters Bio" button above.

Please recognize that there may or may not be agreement among Participants and Drafters as to the wording of documents, or drafting the future for human rights. Involvement as a Participant or a Drafter is not a commitment to any particular language — it merely reflects a willingness to be part of an ongoing dialogue. Unlike a painting that may be better suited to the work of one person, drafting the future of human rights is better accomplished through widespread participation. Welcome.