Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Anu Di |
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| Famous For | Being the founder and director of the non-profit organization Swayam, which is striving for women empowerment and end of violence against women in India |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | La Martiniere for Girls School, Kolkata |
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| College/University | Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi |
| Degree | Bachelor of Commerce |
Personal Life
| Hometown | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||||
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Family
| Spouse | Naveen Kishore |
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| Children | Varun Kishore |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Anuradha Kapoor is an Indian women's rights activist and the founder and director of Swayam, a nonprofit organization focused on women's rights and ending violence against women. | |
| She was born into an affluent family of successful entrepreneurs and moved from being a manager at Seagull Books to become a social activist. | |
| Anuradha met her husband, Naveen Kishore, while working at Seagull Books and together they began their journey in social work and activism. | |
| Swayam was established in Kolkata in 1995 with a focus on providing comprehensive support services for survivors of violence and promoting violence-free communities. | |
| Anuradha Kapoor was a key figure in the movement that led to the passing of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act in 2005, and she remains dedicated to its effective implementation. | |
| She conducted judicial training and collaborated with various organizations to raise awareness of gender-based violence and advocate for women's rights. | |
| Anuradha Kapoor has been recognized with awards like the Canadian Council for International Co-operation Award in the Women’s Rights Projects category in 2016. | |
| She engages in public speaking and training sessions on women's rights and gender equality at national and international platforms. |
