The Right to Education Initiative (RTE) is a non-governmental international human rights organization that is dedicated to promoting and defending the right to education. Their vision is to create a world where everyone, regardless of their status and circumstances, can fully enjoy the right to education throughout their lives. They strive to ensure that all human rights in and through education are respected, protected, and realized.

RTE works towards their mission of promoting and defending education as a human right worldwide by protecting and strengthening the international legal, political, and institutional framework for the right to education. They also focus on strengthening the capacity of civil society actors to understand and effectively utilize human rights law and mechanisms in education. They achieve this through monitoring, reporting, advocacy, and litigation.

RTE has a rich history, starting as an online repository for information about the right to education. Over the years, it grew in content and influence and became an independent charity in 2017. They have strategic goals and priority areas, which include advocating for adequate laws and policies for education, holding states accountable, and promoting participation from civil society actors.

They also focus on monitoring the right to education and developing tools and resources for others to do the same. RTE operates based on key principles that include placing human rights at the heart of their work, being committed and reliable, and being flexible and adaptable to address emerging challenges. They empower others by providing support and fostering collaboration