Accountability Counsel
Ishita Chakrabarty is currently serving as an Asia Development Justice Fellow at Accountability Counsel since August 2023. Previously, Ishita worked as a Program Assistant for Policy Shift at Aroha, where responsibilities included assisting in communications with the IOM and institutionalizing the Migrants4Climate award. Prior experience includes roles as a Researcher at Quill Foundation, where Ishita authored reports on police conduct and human rights, and internships at various human rights organizations and legal institutions, focusing on asylum claims, prison reform, and legal research. Ishita holds a Master's degree in International Law from the Geneva Graduate Institute and a BA LLB (Hons.) from Hidayatullah National Law University.
This person is not in any offices
Accountability Counsel
Accountability Counsel amplifies the voices of communities around the world to protect their human rights and environment. As advocates for people harmed by internationally financed projects, we employ community-driven and policy level strategies to access justice. We assist communities to effectively use accountability offices to remedy and prevent harm caused by global projects. We advocate for accountability offices that are accessible, independent, transparent, fair, and effective tools for justice. We provide trainings and tools, conduct research, and track trends within the accountability field to foster the global movement.