Akila Radhakrishnan

Akila Radhakrishnan

lawyer United States

Akila Radhakrishnan is an international lawyer known for her advocacy on gender-based crimes and human rights issues. She has worked extensively with the International Criminal Court (ICC), where she has engaged with the prosecutor's office on matters related to atrocities committed against women and girls, particularly in conflict zones like Afghanistan and Myanmar. Radhakrishnan has also been involved in bringing attention to the systematic violence faced by Afghan women under the Taliban. Recently, she was in the news for challenging an executive order by former President Trump that imposed sanctions on the ICC, stating it infringed upon her First Amendment rights and hindered her ability to assist in the pursuit of justice for victims of heinous crimes.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
24,543
Power
976$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 6.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 24,543 $2,700,000 976$
Totals 1 67,886,011 24,543 $2,700,000 976$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Radhakrishnan, the second plaintiff, has worked with the ICC as an external advocate and adviser, engaging extensively with the prosecutor’s office on sexual and gender-based crimes. 6

The Guardian: Trump ICC sanctions order challenged in US court by human rights advocates | Trump administration