Nobel Peace Prize laureate and founder of the Bachpan Bachao Andolan (Save the Childhood Movement). He has been a prominent figure in the fight against child labor and exploitation.
Anuradha Koirala
Founder of Maiti Nepal, she has worked extensively to rescue and rehabilitate trafficked children and women. Her efforts have had a significant impact in bordering Indian regions.
Harish Iyer
A well-known human rights and LGBTQ+ activist who has also worked on child rights, particularly focusing on child sexual abuse.
Shaheen Mistri
Founder of the Akanksha Foundation and CEO of Teach for India, Mistri has made significant contributions to the education and empowerment of underprivileged children.
Sunitha Krishnan
Co-founder of Prajwala, an NGO that rescues, rehabilitates, and reintegrates sex-trafficked victims, including children. Her work has been instrumental in combating child trafficking.
Kriti Bharti
A rehabilitation psychologist and founder of the Saarthi Trust, she has annulled numerous child marriages and rehabilitated child brides in Rajasthan.
Jeroo Billimoria
Founder of several international organizations, including Childline India, which provides emergency phone services for children in distress.
Anuradha Bhasin
Journalist and activist, she has worked on child rights issues in conflict zones, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting the plight of children affected by violence.
Sumaira Abdulali
While primarily known for her work against noise pollution, she has also been an advocate for children's right to a safe and healthy environment.
Dr. Shantha Sinha
Former chairperson of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) and founder of the MV Foundation, which works to eliminate child labor through education.