Gita Sahgal is a well-known British writer, journalist, and human rights activist. She is known for her work on feminism, fundamentalism, and racism. Sahgal has been a co-founder and active member of women’s organizations and has dedicated her life to advocating for women’s rights and human rights. Born in Bombay, India in 1956 or 1957,…
G. N. Saibaba is an Indian scholar, writer, human rights activist, and professor who has gained global attention for his political activism and his health and human rights concerns while serving a life sentence on terrorism-related charges. Saibaba was accused by the government of links with banned left-wing extremist organizations and was convicted by a…
Jagmati Sangwan is a prominent Indian activist, feminist, and former Central Committee member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist). Born on January 2, 1960, in Butana village in Sonipat, Haryana, Sangwan has dedicated her life to fighting for women’s rights, gender equality, and social justice. She is also known for her contributions to the…
Mallika Sarabhai is a renowned Indian classical dancer, actress, writer, and social activist. She is well-known for her contribution to the arts and her efforts to use them as a vehicle for social change. Born in 1954 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, Mallika is the daughter of Mrinalini Sarabhai, a classical dancer, and Vikram Sarabhai, a…
Satinath Sarangi is an Indian activist and documentary filmmaker known for his significant contributions to human rights and social justice issues. Born and brought up in Orissa, Sarangi has been actively involved in various campaigns aimed at doing good to humanity since his early days. He is the founder of several activist organizations and is…
Jayshree Satpute is a human rights lawyer and co-founder of Nazdeek, a legal empowerment organization committed to bringing access to justice closer to marginalized communities in India. Satpute has spent her career advocating for the rights of slum dwellers, refugees, women laborers, orphaned children, and juveniles in the Supreme Court and High Courts of India….
Amarnath Sehgal was a renowned Indian modernist sculptor, painter, poet, and art educator. Born on February 5, 1922, in Campbellpur, Punjab, British India, Sehgal started his career as an engineer in Lahore but later turned to art. He shifted to Delhi after Partition in 1947 and studied art education from New York University School of…
Binayak Sen is a prominent Indian physician and civil rights activist. He was born on January 4, 1950, in India. Over the years, Sen has established himself as a leading figure in the fight for human rights and social justice in India. He has been involved in numerous investigations into alleged human rights violations carried…
Meena Seshu is an Indian activist who has dedicated her life to advocating for the rights of sex workers. She is the founder of the non-governmental organization (NGO) SANGRAM, which aims to empower sex workers and provide them with access to healthcare, education, and other essential services. Seshu has been recognized for her work both…
Salil Shetty is a renowned Indian human rights activist and leader who has spent his career advocating for justice and equality around the world. Born on February 3, 1961, in Bangalore, India, Shetty has dedicated his life to fighting for the rights of marginalized communities and promoting economic development in some of the world’s poorest…