About Mr. Katikala Rajesh: 

He is a name synonymous with conviction, clarity and compassion in the field of human rights. With over fourteen years of experience in advocacy, policy engagement, and grassroots mobilization, Rajesh has positioned himself as a pivotal force in shaping how rights are understood, respected, and institutionalized in contemporary India—particularly across the Telugu-speaking states.

Currently serving as the Human Rights Director, his work is grounded in the core values and frameworks laid out by the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - with a particular focus on Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Gender Equality, Reduced Inequalities, and Partnerships for the Goals. His approach is not just to protect rights but to integrate them into the cultural, educational, administrative, and social fabric of the country.

According to him, human rights are not symbolic - they are structural. What distinguishes him is not merely his grasp of policy, but his unwavering commitment to ensuring that policy is empathetic, inclusive, and people-first