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She has nearly 2 years of work experience with the UNHCR field office in India. Hamsa has previously worked with Bail for Immigration Detainees and with Refugee and Migrant Justice, both in London. Hamsa has also worked as a consultant with the Ministry of Women and Child Development of the Government of India and UNICEF, where she worked on child protection laws. At M.A.P, Hamsa manages all the programmes, supervises the legal team and undertakes fundraising. She has expertise in dealing with claims involving displaced women and children. https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/roshni daily 0.75 2023-05-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/4a016bc0-bccf-47de-bb43-f99e414b2d40/Roshni.jpg Roshni - Roshni Shanker Executive Director Roshni Shanker is the Founder and Executive Director of the Migration and Asylum Project (MAP), India’s first and only dedicated law centre for forced migration and displacement. After completing her law degree, Roshni worked with one of India's leading law firms as a corporate lawyer. She later pursued a Masters from Columbia Law School, NYC, with a focus on international law and human rights. She joined UNHCR in 2010 and worked as a refugee status determination expert in various field offices, including India, Egypt and the UAE. Realising that traditional humanitarian interventions often fail to recognise the centrality of legal assistance to post-displacement recovery, and believing these gaps to be best addressed by grassroots organisations familiar with the local context, Roshni returned to India to set up MAP. MAP pioneered and instiutionalised the concept of legal representation in the asylum process in India and is one of the few organisations globally to have been authorised by UNHCR to represent asylum claims before the agency. Roshni was also a visiting faculty member at the National Law School of India University (Bengaluru) where she taught International Refugee Law. She has published in the Forced Migration Review, Refugee Law Initiative, and International Journal of Refugee Law, amongst others. At MAP, she is responsible for the overall management, fundraising and M&E. https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/jhinuk-mukhopadhyay daily 0.75 2021-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/1613317876049-I4BHK4DBKWRKHGIFPSJ4/Jhinuk%2B1.jpg Jhinuk Mukhopadhyay - Jhinuk Mukhopadhyay Project Coordinator Jhinuk completed her Masters in Gender and Peace Building from the University of Peace, Costa Rica in 2013. She also has a Masters in English Literature from Delhi University. Jhinuk has worked with the ICRC Regional Delegation in India for over four years, the UNHCR field office in India for two years and the Cox's Bazar field office for six months. In Costa Rica, she undertook research on the alternatives to incarceration for perpetrators of domestic violence and also spent a few months working as a teaching assistant at her university. At M.A.P, Jhinuk is responsible for the management of the organisation’s flagship programme that focuses on providing legal representation to clients in UNHCR’s Refugee Status Determination process. Jhinuk also handles the organisation’s external communications and is involved in preparing project-specific reports and donor engagements. https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/shweta-malik daily 0.75 2021-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/1613316249021-FA74SF57PPOV1AOOP094/Shweta%2B4.jpg Shweta Malik - Shweta Malik Project Associate Shweta completed her LL.B. from Symbiosis Law School, Pune in 2017. She has previously worked at PLR Chambers, a law firm specialising in policy and regulatory affairs in New Delhi, where she advised State and Central Government entities on legislative research and public policy. She has also provided extensive legal assistance to non-profit organisations on matters relating to structuring, operations and funding. At M.A.P., Shweta is responsible for casework, conducting legal outreach programmes, and research. She is primarily involved in the organisation’s gender-related programmes. https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/niyati-singh daily 0.75 2024-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/1a605e32-7f1a-47fb-aa5b-db8f7a199d2b/Niyati+1.jpg Niyati Singh - Niyati Singh Development Coordinator Niyati Singh has worked with the Centre for Policy Research, the Tata Trusts and the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative. She had also been a Catalyst for Change Fellow at MAP. Niyati completed her M.Sc. in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies from the University of Oxford in 2016. She also holds an M.A. in Development Studies from Ambedkar University Delhi and a B.A. (Hons) History from St Stephen's College, Delhi University. Her research interests include access to justice and conflict, in India and the Great Lakes region of Africa. At MAP, Niyati supports grant management initiatives and also manages the communications and outreach team. https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/puneet daily 0.75 2024-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/1c002cb3-7b29-4fa6-b800-23cfc06ab0f6/Puneet+Kumar-+Photograph+-+20+Aug+24.jpg Puneet Kumar - Puneet Kumar Operations Assistant Puneet pursued Bachelor of Commerce from Delhi University. Previously Puneet has worked with The Aman Trust where he assisted the office with day-to-day administration. At MAP, he is working as a Filing Assistant and helps in file management, bookkeeping and general housekeeping. https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/nilotpal-datta daily 0.75 2024-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/dfd8f96e-2630-49ba-be17-b543b05b7ee6/Nilotpal-Photograph-20Aug24.jpg https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/gauri daily 0.75 2026-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/a256d573-47cf-45bf-9dc4-73f0857c5caa/Team+Pictures+%28Compilation%29+-+19+Aug+24%281%29.png Gauri Thampi - Gauri Thamp Project Lead Gauri holds a law degree from Alliance University, Bangalore, and a Master’s in International and Development Studies from the Geneva Graduate Institute, specialising in Mobilities, Migrations and Boundaries. She has over five years of experience working in the migration and development space. Her recent professional experiences include consulting for Nationality for All based in Nepal, working with the Grand Bargain Secretariat hosted by the Norwegian Refugee Council in Geneva, and contributing to research, policy, and advocacy initiatives with organisations such as Border Forensics and DCAF in Geneva. Between 2021 and 2023, she served as a Fellow and later as a Senior Fellow at MAP, where she implemented multiple access-to-justice projects targeting refugees and migrant workers. At MAP, Gauri is responsible for the implementation and management of the organisation’s pilot programme that focuses on strengthening access to justice for migrant workers through legal awareness, assistance and advocacy. https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/covid-impact-on-immigration-detention daily 0.75 2021-03-18 https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/refugee-protection-in-india daily 0.75 2021-07-05 https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/sexual-and-gender-based-violence-and-covid-survey daily 0.75 2022-10-17 https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/tracking-the-impact-of-covid daily 0.75 2021-07-05 https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/tarun-kumar-sharma daily 0.75 2021-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/0b088db6-9556-4c23-bf9f-bd69b73b5446/IMG_7589.JPG Tarun Kumar Sharma - Tarun Kumar Sharma Accountant Tarun completed his Bachelor of Commerce from Delhi University. He has more than seven years of experience managing Accounting & Financial compliances for various organizations in the development sector, having previously worked with GLRA India & Cure International as an accountant. At M.A.P, Tarun oversees the accounting and financial responsibilities of the organization. https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/financial-inclusion-for-refugees-in-india daily 0.75 2021-07-05 https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/migrant-workers-and-access-to-legal-pathways daily 0.75 2021-10-10 https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/shriya-johri daily 0.75 2021-12-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/6b3ddf62-a993-41e9-b0f3-91c55f49d5a6/Shriya_1.jpeg Shriya Johri - Shriya Johri Operations Assistant Shriya completed her Bachelors in Political Science from the University of Delhi and is currently pursuing an LL.B. She also has a keen interest in addressing various social issues including those pertaining to women and their rights through her performances and writing. She has previously worked at Salaam Baalak Trust and at MAP, is responsible for handling various Administrative and Human Resources related duties. https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/jamyang-lhamo daily 0.75 2024-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/9aee44e3-69d5-4121-b3e6-44abacbe3ded/pic+%281%29.jpg Jamyang Lhamo - Jamyang Lhamo Project Officer Jamyang is a Tibetan refugee born in India and she completed her B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) from National Law School of India University, Bangalore in 2021. Before joining MAP, she has worked with the National Human Rights Commission in Delhi and with Central Tibetan Administration, Dharamsala. At MAP, Jamyang is a Project Officer and assists with the organisation's SGBV Programme, and provides other programmatic assistance. https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/nandini-shinde daily 0.75 2024-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/69054fd3-e6c5-4c6e-addc-a2a081644b13/IMG_1472.jpg Nandini Shinde - Nandini Shinde Project Officer Nandini completed her B.A., LL.B. from Symbiosis Law School, Pune, in 2018, and did her advanced master’s in public international law from Leiden University in 2020. She has interned with the Office of the Co-Prosecutors in the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, Division of International Protection at the UNHCR HQ in Geneva, and worked with the Statelessness Section on global issues concerning statelessness. She has also done legal research for strategic litigation cases and has carried out documentation and analysis of international crimes and international human rights issues. At MAP, Nandini is a Project Officer and assists with the organisation’s legal representation programme. https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/kuldeep-lakwal daily 0.75 2024-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/f7d6e758-fefc-4391-857a-eb6b06c424e8/Kuldeep+Lakwal+%281%29.jpg https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/anasuya-goswami daily 0.75 2022-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/00bf02e0-b98d-47d7-a046-34d9f95472a8/DSC_8883.jpg https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/venugopal daily 0.75 2024-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/50a6e274-1c43-4738-a3c5-e2648affe40e/1646037304436.jpg Venugopal Ramaswamy - Venugopal Ramaswamy Finance Officer Venugopal Ramaswamy graduated with a Masters in Commerce from Madurai Kamaraj University in Tamil Nadu. He has over 25 years of work experience in both the corporate and development sector, where he managed various functions such as accounting, treasury, funding and other regulatory compliances including managing audit. He has previously worked as Manager Finance with CARE (India) and supported the CARE USA Country offices in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Tanzania, Nairobi and Philippines. He has also worked with NIIT Ltd, NIIT Software Development Ltd, and the National Institute of Sales. At MAP Venugopal is the Finance Officer. He oversees the accounting and financial operations. https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/shubhika-saluja daily 0.75 2022-11-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/7c8a090b-adba-45c9-9380-98d6cd1da8c5/DSC_1887.jpg Shubhika Saluja - Shubhika Saluja MAP Fellow Shubhika completed her B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Bangalore in 2020. She was previously working in civil litigation in Delhi. She has also worked and published papers on the issue of lateral surveillance with Centre for Internet and Society. She has volunteered with NGOs like Ayukta and Robinhood Army where she taught children from underprivileged sections of the society. Her research interests include social development and tech policy. At MAP, she is a Catalyst for Change Fellow and assists with case work for Refugees. https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/luckyg daily 0.75 2025-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/be3ea076-5a7a-452f-a1c4-e67b231be847/IMG_7161.jpg https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/preesita-saloni daily 0.75 2022-11-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/5ac9529a-12e6-43cf-98fa-fdf8d44b2bc7/IMG_1312.jpeg Preesita Saloni - Preesita Saloni M.A.P Fellow Preesita completed her B.A, LL. B from National Law University Odisha in 2021. Prior to joining the Migration and Asylum Project she has interned under Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative, Project 39A, Action Aid, Life and Liberty Foundation. She has also interned senior advocate High Court of Orissa and the Supreme Court of India. At MAP, she is a Catalyst for Change Fellow and assists with the organisation’s legal representation programme as well as provides other programmatic assistance. https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/saie-pramod-shetye daily 0.75 2026-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/c30c5115-4e19-4578-b0a6-eb0996ed1562/Saie+Photograph-+20+Aug+24.jpg Saie Pramod Shetye - Saie Shetye Project Coordinator Saie has completed her doctoral studies from Tata Institute of Social Sciences. Her research was based on Amartya Sen’s Capability Approach where she argued for tackling vulnerabilities to trafficking and unsafe migration of women and children by enhancing their capabilities. She has been able to develop a framework for a policy on prevention to trafficking and unsafe migration. Saie also has a Masters in Criminology from the National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science, Delhi and has previously worked on human trafficking, migration and incarceration. At MAP Saie is responsible for implementation with the organisation’s legal representation programme as well as other programmatic work. https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/manini-menon daily 0.75 2022-11-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/a5daf5b9-99d2-4793-97b1-85ec8378f285/DSC_1878.JPG https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/labour-law-handbook daily 0.75 2022-11-24 https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/neha-panchpal daily 0.75 2024-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/db842996-6042-4683-8b0f-a8d9f9e94d4a/Neha_Panchpal.jpeg https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/poornashree-r daily 0.75 2024-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/2932aa2a-617b-49b9-8dcd-9bcbc325bf94/IMG_1456.jpg Poornashree R - Poornashree R MAP Fellow Poornashree has completed her B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) from National Law School of India University, Bangalore in 2022. Prior to joining MAP she has interned with organizations namely GBGBA, The Hindu, and the People's Union of Civil Liberties, Delhi. She has also interned under Haranahalli Law Partners mentored by Mr. Ashok Haranahalli, Senior Advocate at the High Court of Karnataka and Manthan Law. At MAP, Poornashree is a Catalyst for Change Fellow and assists with the organisation's Legal Representation Programme, and provides other programmatic assistance. https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/vikas-babu daily 0.75 2025-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/4f4854c6-3872-4b7d-aad4-59a34bfbc4c4/IMG_0292.jpg Vikas Babu - Vikas Babu Office Assistant Vikas assists in file management, bookkeeping and general housekeeping. He has previously worked in a similar role at different organizations. https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/kavya-agarwal daily 0.75 2025-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/c3ac0fc7-d6c2-443b-b651-0780fc462829/1.png Kavya Agarwal - Kavya Agarwal Project Officer Kavya completed her B.A.LL.B. from Jindal Global Law School and LL.M. from King’s College London with specialization in International Dispute Resolution. She has 3 years of experience of practicing law before the district courts, Delhi High Court and Supreme Court of India, under the aegis of senior reputed lawyers. She was also a Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate to Hon’ble Justice Manoj Misra and Hon’ble Justice Rajesh Bindal at the Supreme Court. Driven by a steadfast commitment to justice, Kavya has been a part of multiple legal clinics and social initiatives. She sees the law as a powerful tool for social change and empowerment. Her work reflects a passion for bridging legal access and ensuring that the law serves as an instrument of equity and progress. At MAP, she is a Project Officer and assists with the organisation’s Gender Equality and Empowerment Programme. https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/lalrinawmer daily 0.75 2026-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/77f8fe3b-3259-4427-aab8-f91973d9755c/Team+Pictures+%28Compilation%29+-+19+Aug+24%284%29.png LalrinawmiR - Lalrinawmi Ralte Health Coordinator Lalrinawmi Ralte is also known as ‘Rini’ in short, hails from Mizoram. She has her B.A. degree from Aizawl College in Aizawl, and she worked in the Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Aizawl for 6 years. Later in 1981 she joined the Christian Studies and continue to get her Master and Doctorate in Feminist Liberation Theology from Boston. Since 1994 till her retirement in 2021, Rini was the Chairperson and the Professor in the department of Women’s Studies at United Theological College, Bangalore. She designed 10 courses for women in the Master’s level. Rini is social and religious activist and part of the women’s human rights movements, who struggles for gender justice in church and society. She was part of the Women’s 1/3 Reservation Movement, Gender Budgeting movement and also Beijing 1995 and Beijing+ movements. Since August 2025 she is working as Health Coordinator of MAP. https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/srishti-verma daily 0.75 2023-07-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/7c6cee53-e5c9-4556-b6a4-06a1d4d5809f/Football+Birthday+Party+Invitation+%282%29.png Srishti Verma - Srishti Verma HR Generalist Srishti Verma holds a Bachelor's degree in Small and Medium Enterprises from the College of Vocational Studies. Passionate about optimising the potential of organisations and empowering people, she is currently pursuing a Master's in Human Resources from IMT-CDL, Ghaziabad. Srishti has over 5 years of expertise in bridging the gap between organisations and people, including at SaveLIFE Foundation. At MAP, Srishti assists in managing human resource and administrative functions. https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/shoaib-khan daily 0.75 2024-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/b04ba577-9ca3-4908-bb60-01e1ead55870/Photo+for+ID+Card.jpg Shoaib Khan - Shoaib Khan MAP Fellow Shoaib recently graduated with a B.A, LL.B from Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi. He has interned with various human rights organizations such as, Banglar Manabhadhikar Surakhsha Manch (MASUM), Saheli: A collective of sex workers and Quill Foundation. As an intern, he worked on diverse issues ranging from the problem faced by sex workers to human rights violations at the Indo-Bangladesh border. Shoaib has also interned with Advocate Jawahar Raja and P.V. Abdul Wahab, Member of Parliament. At MAP, Shoaib is a Catalyst for Change Fellow and assists the Migrant Workers Programme. https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/lalrinawmi daily 0.75 2025-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/55e08ceb-2d77-4282-9124-b11aae148d0e/3.png Lalrinawmi - Lalrinawmi MAP Fellow Lalrinawmi (Rinie) holds a B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from the National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJAA), and an LL.M. in International and Comparative Law from the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS). She is a practicing advocate based in Aizawl, Mizoram. Her previous work includes contributions to grassroots organizations such as the Mizoram Children’s Welfare Organization and Friends of Children, a non-profit based in Aizawl. She has also undertaken ground-level research on social and legal issues affecting communities in Northeast India. At MAP, Rinie serves as a Catalyst for Change Fellow, assisting the Displacement, Movement and Inclusion Team.. https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/deepika-purohit daily 0.75 2025-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/7fd6067d-9ae8-405c-b721-6c8082cf9451/2.png Deepika Purohit - Deepika Purohit MAP Fellow Deepika Purohit holds a B.A. (Hons) in Sociology from Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi, and an LL.B. from Jitendra Chauhan College of Law, University of Mumbai. As a Litigation Associate at CLPR (Centre for Law and Policy Research), she engaged in strategic impact litigation across High Courts and the Supreme Court, focusing on gender justice issues. Her work included advocating for reservations for women in Bar Council posts and advancing the rights of persons with disabilities. Deepika's commitment to social justice is further reflected in her internships with prominent human rights advocates and organizations, including Senior Advocates Gayatri Singh and Mihir Desai, Advocate Veena Gowda, and the People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL). At MAP, Deepika has joined as a Catalyst for Change Fellow, and will assist with the Gender Empowerment and Equality project. https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/anjali-negi daily 0.75 2023-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/ea3e339e-b4a0-4406-af51-bd32147a7711/1.jpg Anjali Negi - Anjali Negi Accounts Officer Anjali Negi completed her Masters in Commerce from IGNOU in 2020. She has over 5 years of experience working both with the government and in the development, where she managed various functions, such as accounting, finance management, auditing and taxation. She has previously worked as Program Assistant (Accounts) with Department of Justice, Ministry of Law & Justice, The Naz Foundation India Trust” and Beeta Machines Pvt. Ltd. At MAP, Anjali assists in the organisation’s financial management, reporting, record-keeping, auditing and taxation. https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/melody daily 0.75 2024-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/b4a39f3e-f46a-45f6-a62b-3f86ec1895df/IMG-20240108-WA0008.jpg Melody Singson - Melody Singson MAP Fellow Melody completed her LLB. degree from the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi in 2023. She has undertaken numerous internships including at the Office of Sunil Kumar Singh and Mukti Singh, The Migration News: People on the move, a subsidiary of the Global Research Forum on Diaspora and Transnationalism (GRFDT) where she focused on displacement and migration, and at the Centre for Law and Policy Research where she undertook research projects on paralegal volunteers, and on broader themes of transgender, disability, minority and women’s rights. Melody has also previously undertaken an internship with the UNHCR Legal Representation team at MAP. At MAP, Melody is a Catalyst for Change Fellow and assists the Legal Representation programme. https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/sangamithra daily 0.75 2024-08-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/d681e445-810f-45d5-8110-3a8a831c231b/sangamithra_finalpicture.png https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/zareen daily 0.75 2024-06-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/8c4af006-14ea-4f4f-8b0b-c0c9925a9a90/signal-2024-06-11-09-59-35-803.jpg https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/pratik-kumar daily 0.75 2024-08-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/29ec1c90-f1fc-4de0-a89d-99625ff3dcaf/Pratik_Kumar_Photo.jpg https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/ankita-s daily 0.75 2025-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/e1317209-412f-45da-b244-a53e59754951/Team+Pictures+%28Compilation%29+-+19+Aug+24.png https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/sapna-1 daily 0.75 2024-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/6aa9839a-5b51-4b97-882a-329e3c36d95e/Sapna_Image_JPG.jpg https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/new-page daily 0.75 2025-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/909887f0-2a8b-40de-a42f-7b3002854305/Mousumi+Kundu+%28with+bg%29.png https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/new-page-1 daily 0.75 2025-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/e93a9847-9ea2-49bf-88a0-1cfa71187882/Swagata+Sen+picture+%28with+bg%29.png https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/madura daily 0.75 2025-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/98504683-7f3e-4d83-bff8-e59d123d71f9/Madhura+Vaidya.jpg https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/vidya-kakra daily 0.75 2025-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/7cd5d492-f4b3-49f9-8350-35195a4194c2/Vidya_Kakra.jpg https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/proma daily 0.75 2025-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/7221a34c-9b6d-4bf0-8f77-9bcd3536c932/Proma+Mukherjee.jpg https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/new-page-2 daily 0.75 2025-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/8d74f4ad-b841-472b-9ffc-e6f06cff5453/signal-2025-03-20-095940_002.jpeg https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/litigation-for-access-and-welfare-fellowship daily 0.75 2025-06-03 https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/prakhya daily 0.75 2025-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/94240a16-bed7-4023-9a8e-9dec8d3987fd/5.png Prakhya CV - Prakhya CV MAP Fellow Prakhya completed her B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) from Jindal Global Law School in 2022. Before joining MAP, she worked in the Prison Reforms team at Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative focusing on advancing access to justice for asylum seekers and other persons in custody. Previously, she has also worked as an Associate at Saakshya Law Advocates, a dispute resolution law firm in Bengaluru where she had the opportunity to represent children in conflict with the law, in collaboration with NLSIU Bangalore's Centre for Child and the Law. Passionate about working for the human rights of marginalised communities, she has also interned at Parichay: the NRC Legal Aid Clinic, Alternative Law Forum, the Centre for Justice, Law and Society, and Daksh. At MAP, she is a Catalyst for Change Fellow and assists the Displacement, Movement, and Inclusion team. https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/maithili daily 0.75 2025-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/fd7ce078-702c-4d9a-b69c-2f4cea470b14/4.png https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/legal-aid-partner-programme daily 0.75 2025-09-19 https://www.migrationandasylumproject.org/atina daily 0.75 2026-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6006b1d33753c24df24ba6d1/8f67ef57-2300-4961-a468-64545047b9ea/Atina_B%26w.png Atina - Atina Interpreter and Community Volunteer Atina is a UNHCR-registered Afghan refugee residing in India. Before joining MAP, she worked with BOSCO as a Youth Leader. 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