Rose Kerketta was a prominent writer, poet, thinker, and tribal rights activist from Jharkhand, India. Her work focused on the preservation of tribal language and culture, and she was known for her tireless efforts to promote the rights of marginalized communities. Kerketta’s life and legacy continue to inspire people around the world. Born on December…
Nadeem Khan is a well-known Indian social activist who has dedicated his life to fighting for human rights and promoting social justice. Born on December 15, 1977, in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, Khan has been actively involved in various social causes since he was a young man. He is currently the National Secretary of the Association…
Naseema Khatoon is a well-known human rights activist from Muzaffarpur, Bihar. She is the founder of Parcham, an NGO that works towards the rehabilitation of sex workers and their families. Khatoon’s life story is one of resilience, perseverance, and dedication to helping marginalized communities. Khatoon’s early life was marked by hardship and struggle. She was…
K. Kumar was a prominent Indian orator, reformer, and writer during the pre-independence era. He was known for his contributions to the national movement and for bringing Gandhi’s message to the erstwhile Travancore State. Kumar was a gifted translator and was often seen traveling with Gandhi during his Kerala tours, interpreting his English speeches in…
Navleen Kumar was a prominent human rights activist in Maharashtra, India, who dedicated her life to fighting for the rights of marginalized communities. Born in 1946, Kumar grew up in a family of social activists and was deeply influenced by their work. She went on to become a lawyer and worked as a public prosecutor…
Sanjay Kumar is an Indian social and political activist who has been working in the fields of social work, social policy, and research since 2000. He is currently the deputy director of Aashray Adhikar Abhiyan, an organization in New Delhi that has been working for the rights of homeless people since 2000. Kumar has dedicated…
Lucy Kurien is an Indian social worker and the founder of Maher, a community and interfaith organization that provides shelter, education, and healthcare to abused and destitute women and children. Born in South India’s Kerala province, Kurien moved to Mumbai at the age of twelve to access better education. She joined the Sisters of Cross…
Martin Macwan is a well-known Dalit human rights activist from Gujarat, India. He is one of the eleven children in his family and grew up witnessing the atrocities and killings of fellow Dalits. This motivated him to become an activist for Dalit rights, and he has been working towards this cause for many years. Macwan’s…
Vincent Manoharan is a well-known human rights activist from India. He is most famous for founding the National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights (NCDHR), an organization that focuses on eliminating discrimination within India’s caste system. As a member of the Dalit caste, Manoharan has firsthand experience with the oppression and discrimination that his people face….
Shabnam Hashmi is an Indian social activist and human rights campaigner who has dedicated her life to promoting communal harmony and fighting against fundamentalist forces in India. Born in 1957 to Haneef and Qamar Azad Hashmi, Shabnam is the sister of Safdar Hashmi and Sohail Hashmi. Safdar Hashmi was a renowned communist playwright and director,…