Bharti Pandey, Chamoli, Uttarakhand My childhood was full of challenges. My mother and siblings endured years of domestic violence, which impacted our physical and mental health. Somehow, I completed my schooling in the village and moved to Almora to pursue my BA. While studying, I worked as a local reporter

Pramila Majhi, Rayagada, Odisha My journey from a small village girl to an environmental conservationist and community leader has been possible because of the support of TDH, Living Farms, and my parents’ belief in me. I spent my childhood close to nature. Later, my father enrolled me in a hostel-based

The Constitution of India guarantees equal rights to every citizen. On paper, everyone is entitled to dignity, freedom, and justice. However, the reality is very different for many sections of society. Women and LGBTQIA+ persons continue to face discrimination, control, and exclusion at multiple levels, including families, communities, workplaces, and

Atul Kumar, District Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh My journey began in 2005 when I was just 8 years old. With the aim of bringing out-of-school children into the mainstream education, PACE started a bridge course center in our village and formed a Child Rights Forum. Through this forum, I learned about

Shekhar Ulhas Parse, Pune, Maharashtra The biggest turning point in my life came when I gathered the courage to stop my mother from marrying off my younger sister. I didn’t want her to become a child bride. Because of my decision, her life was protected and she continued her education.