Standing up for women’s rights


Leaving behind legal practice in 1995 for a short break, Meera Samanther ended up dedicating 20 years of her life in volunteering by helping women in need as well other related areas such as to advocate for changing of laws and the policies.

Meera Samanther is a familiar name in the women’s rights circle and rightly so.

Leaving behind a legal practice in 1995 for a short break, the 56-year-old activist ended up dedicating 20 years of her life to volunteering by helping women in need and becoming an advocate for changing of laws and policies.

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