Aditi Singh
New Delhi
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Associate (Legal)
Housing and Land Rights Network (HLRN)
New Delhi
09.2022 - Current
- Currently writing a report on transgender persons' right to adequate housing in Delhi, through primary and secondary research - conducted qualitative interviews of transgender persons living in different forms of housing, conducted literature reviews through legal and policy documents, news reports, and academic literature
- Co-authored and presented a joint paper on 'Right to Adequate Housing for Queer Women and Transgender Persons' with Nazariya QFRG at the 17th National Conference of the Indian Association for Women's Studies based on findings of the study mentioned above
- Assisted in writing a fact-finding report on the Motia Khan Shelter Home (https://hlrn.org.in/documents/Motia_Khan_Final_Report.pdf)
- Prepared a legal history for a fact-finding report on the forced evictions at Tughlakabad in 2023 (https://hlrn.org.in/documents/Fact_Finding_Tughlakabad.pdf)
- Assisted in the creation of research tools like survey and interview questionnaires for baseline surveys and the creation of research reports
- Assisted in administering surveys in communities as well as taking field notes
- Assisted in the creation of information, education, and communication (IEC) content for communities for trainings and awareness-raising
- Assisted in advocacy with various government officials through the preparation of letters and meetings
- Conducted community meetings and trainings in informal settlements and shelters for homeless persons, building awareness on the right to adequate housing as a human right, as well as facilitating access to justice
- Created and maintained a database of all legal cases undertaken by/assisted in by the organization
- Assisted as a liaison between the affected communities, the organization, and partner organizations/lawyers to stay updated on legal aid provided and developments in housing rights jurisprudence in Delhi
- Prepared reports for various events and meetings conducted by the organisation
- Managed the organisation's internship programme and donor reporting
Research Intern
Association for the Protection of Civil Rights (APCR)
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Provided research assistance on collective punishments, punitive demolitions, International Law and Human Rights Law, Indian Jurisprudence on homelessness and forced evictions, right to shelter and other fundamental rights.
- Provided critical insights on research project proposal and during course of research.
- Contributed to their upcoming report on 'Punitive Demolitions in Madhya Pradesh' under the organization's 'State Excesses Project'.
Policy in Action Fellow (Delhi 2019)
Youth Leadership For Active Citizenship (YLAC)
New Delhi
08.2019 - 09.2019
- Worked on a live research project for the current Delhi government – ‘Drafting Implementation Plan for Solar Farm Scheme in Delhi’.
- Prepared a policy brief using comparative analysis of best practices from around the world and analyzed viability of proposed plan in a team of four people for the Govt. of NCT Delhi.
Research Intern
Udayan Care
New Delhi
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Worked on a project on ‘Inclusivity Under Draft New Education Policy, 2019’.
- Examined existing education and child laws and policies in the country, their impact, and changes in New Education Policy through interviews and literature reviews by analyzing legal and policy documents to develop viable recommendations.
- Culminated in official letter to the Ministry of Human Resource Development outlining various recommendations based on research done.
- Received LoR from the founder of the organization for exceptional work.
Education
Master of Arts - Law, Politics And Society
Ambedkar University, Delhi
New Delhi, DL07-2022
Bachelor of Arts - History
Hindu College, University of Delhi
Delhi, DL08-2020
Skills
- Primary and Secondary Research, Qualitative Research
- Academic, Report, Creative Writing
- Research Planning
- Community Engagements
- Advocacy
- Legal and Social Science Research
- MS-Office, Google Workspace, Canva
Certification
- '2.8 Lakh Homeless After Demolitions In Delhi in 2023, But Rehab Fails, As BJP & AAP Ignore Their Own Promises & Court Orders', Article 14, published on 15 May 2024. Available at: https://tinyurl.com/Failure-of-Rehab-in-Delhi
- Certificate online course on Education Policy in India by Centre for Civil Society - July 2019
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Research Associate (Legal)
Housing and Land Rights Network (HLRN)
09.2022 - Current
Research Intern
Association for the Protection of Civil Rights (APCR)
03.2022 - 04.2022
Policy in Action Fellow (Delhi 2019)
Youth Leadership For Active Citizenship (YLAC)
08.2019 - 09.2019
Research Intern
Udayan Care
06.2019 - 07.2019
Master of Arts - Law, Politics And Society
Ambedkar University, Delhi
Bachelor of Arts - History
Hindu College, University of Delhi
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