Chantal Cleland
@chantalcleland
I research human rights, legal issues, and institutional strategy for CHRAJ.
GhanaWhat I'm looking for
At CHRAJ, I research human rights, business and human rights, institutional strategy, and legal issues while producing analytical written outputs and resources for digital research platforms.
I've contributed to the CHRAJ Online Library Database and Staff Training Programme, from concept-note development and resource research through training materials, delivery, and project reporting. I also supported CHRAJ's JSTOR institutional access process, completed Human Rights Department research assignments, and hosted CHRAJ and You programmes.
My background includes an MA in Human Rights and International Relations, ongoing LLB studies, and experience with OHCHR, ECOWAS, the University of Ghana, and the National Schools Inspectorate Authority. I work fluently in English and French, with intermediate Spanish.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Strategic Management and Innovation Unit Officer
Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice
Sep 2021 - Present (5 years)
Conducts research and prepares analytical outputs on human rights, business and human rights, and institutional strategy. Contributed to the development of CHRAJ's Online Library Database and Staff Training Programme, and supported digital research initiatives and legal research assignments.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Ghana
Bachelor of Laws, Law
2023 -
Activities and societies: Class Senator (2023-2025); Internship with CHRAJ under the Human Rights Department (2024); Radio Broadcast Committee member (2024-2025).
Pursuing a Bachelor of Laws degree, with active participation in student governance and committees.
University of Roehampton
Master of Arts, Human Rights and International Relations
2019 - 2020
Grade: Merit
Completed a Master of Arts in Human Rights and International Relations with Merit, with a dissertation on child marriage in Ghana.
University of Ghana
Bachelor of Arts, French and Spanish
2013 - 2018
Grade: Second Class Lower
Activities and societies: Study abroad at Universidad de Alcalá (Alcalingua), Madrid, Spain (October 2016 - June 2017).
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in French and Spanish, including a study abroad year in Spain.
St Mary's Church of England High School
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE/O-Levels) and Advanced (A) Level, General Education
2009 - 2013
Completed secondary education with GCSEs and A-Levels in French, BTEC Performing Arts, and Applied Business.
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