Andrew Bogrand

Andrew Bogrand is the Policy Lead for Human Rights and Natural Resource Justice at Oxfam America, where he works on advancing human rights, civic space, environmental justice, and accountability in the extractive industries sector. His work focuses on supporting at-risk human rights defenders and promoting stronger protections for communities affected by oil, gas, and mining projects.

Prior to his current role, Andrew served in several policy and communications positions at Oxfam, leading advocacy initiatives related to natural resource governance, climate justice, and corporate accountability. Before joining Oxfam, he held roles with Democracy International and Human Rights Watch and conducted human rights research in countries including Uganda, Mozambique, and Russia.

Andrew is the author of Oxfam's report Threats to Human Rights Defenders: Six Ways Companies Should Respond and has contributed analysis and commentary on human rights and responsible business practices in international media outlets. He holds an MA from Stanford University and a BA from Claremont McKenna College.