75-year-old women’s rights activist Kamla Bhasin was a noted author and poet as well.

This woman, who also set up clinics in India, was a campaigner for abortion rights and questioned the concept of an ‘ideal’ marriage. Read more about her inspiring journey.

Ramabai Ranade was a social worker and activist. She was one of the first women’s rights activists in the 19th century who worked for the emancipation of women. In a time when women did not have rights and freedoms, Ramabai Ranade worked to liberate them.