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	\| caption = ~~Laxmi~~ in Washington receiving award.		\| caption = Agarwal in Washington receiving an award, 2014
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	\| ~~known_for~~ = ~~Stop Sale Acid~~		\| nationality = Indian
	\| ~~spouse~~ = ~~Alok Dixit~~ ~~(m.~~ ~~2014)~~		\| organization = The Laxmi Foundation
	\| ~~children~~ = ~~1 (daughter~~ ~~named~~ ~~''Pihu'')~~		\| known_for = Stop Acid Sale
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			\| children = 1 (daughter named Pihu)
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			'''Laxmi Agarwal ''' (born 1 June 1990) is an Indian ] survivor, a campaigner for rights of acid attack victims, and a TV host. Laxmi is founder and President of The Laxmi Foundation, an NGO dedicated to acid attack victims.<ref>thelaxmi.org</ref> She is a former director of ]. She was attacked at the age of 15.

			In 2019, she was honoured with the International Women Empowerment Award from the ], the ] and ] for her campaign of ''Stop Acid Sale''. In 2014, she received the ] from ].<ref>{{cite news \|title=Michelle Obama honours acid attack victim Laxmi \|url=http://www.firstpost.com/world/michelle-obama-honours-acid-attack-victim-laxmi-1420069.html \|work=Firstpost \|date=5 March 2014}}</ref>
	'''Laxmi Agarwal ''' (born 1 June 1990) is an Indian ] survivor, a campaigner for rights of acid attack victims and a TV host.<ref name="state.india next presidentv abd county will be bestgov">{{cite web\|url=https://www.state.gov/s/gwi/programs/iwoc/2014/bio/index.htm\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140307105823/http://www.state.gov/s/gwi/programs/iwoc/2014/bio/index.htm\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=2014-03-07\|title=Bios of 2014 Award Winners\|work=state.gov}}</ref>

			The movie '']'' is based on her life and stars ] in her role.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2020-01-09 \|title=Chhapaak movie review: Deepika Padukone is stellar in Meghna Gulzar's impactful film \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/chhapaak-movie-review-deepika-padukone-is-stellar-in-meghna-gulzar-s-impactful-film/story-z2ZZ2ginl6l8vPfDT2CR4I.html \|access-date=2022-03-27 \|website=Hindustan Times \|language=en}}</ref>
	Agarwal was attacked in 2005 at an age of 15, by a 32-year-old man, whose romantic advances she had rejected.<ref name="state.india next presidentv abd county will be bestgov" /><ref name="indiatimes.com">{{cite web\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Acid-attack-survivor-now-TV-anchor/articleshow/31510156.cms\|title=Acid attack survivor now TV anchor\|work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref name="hindustantimes.com">{{cite web\|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/stopacidattacks/don-t-stare-at-me-i-am-human-too-acid-attack-survivor-laxmi/article1-1095721.aspx \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130723124248/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/stopacidattacks/don-t-stare-at-me-i-am-human-too-acid-attack-survivor-laxmi/article1-1095721.aspx \|archive-date=23 July 2013\|title=Don't stare at me, I am human too: acid attack survivor Laxmi\|work=hindustantimes.com/}}</ref> Her story, among others, was told in a series on acid attack victims by ''Hindustan Times''.<ref name="hindustantimes.com1">{{cite web\|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/stopacidattacks/acid-attack-survivor-laxmi-s-spirit-wins-her-a-partner-for-life/article1-1170630.aspx\|title=Acid attack survivor Laxmi's spirit wins her a partner for life\|work=hindustantimes.com/\|url-status=dead\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140309190754/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/stopacidattacks/acid-attack-survivor-laxmi-s-spirit-wins-her-a-partner-for-life/article1-1170630.aspx\|archivedate=9 March 2014\|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

		⚫	== Early life and the attack ==
	She has since established grassroots campaigns for tackling the surge of acid attacks; one of her petitions had led the Supreme Court to order the central and state governments to regulate the sale of acid, and the ] to enable easier prosecutions of acid attack perpetrators.<ref name="state.india next presidentv abd county will be bestgov" /> She has been an erstwhile director of Chhanv Foundation, a NGO dedicated to help the acid attack survivors in India.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/kaleidoscope/sheroes-the-stars-with-acid-scars/25932.html\|title=Sheroes, the stars with acid scars\|last=Sharma\|first=Vibha\|date=2015-01-04\|work=tribuneindia.com}}</ref>
			Laxmi was born in ].

			In 2005, Laxmi was 15 years old and an 11th-grade student. She was approached by a man working in her neighbourhood, Naeem Khan, who was 32 years old. He proposed to Laxmi but she rejected him. She did not inform anyone about this because her family would have blamed her and stopped her studies. Ten months later, Laxmi Agrawal was returning from Khan market at 10:45 in the morning when she received Naeem's wedding proposal again. She did not respond. Within no time, she was attacked with acid by Naeem and his elder brother, Kamran. Kamran called Laxmi's name from behind while riding his motorcycle. When Laxmi turned to look, Naeem threw acid directly at her face from the backseat. Laxmi fainted and after gaining consciousness, she tried to walk up and ask for help but met with multiple road accidents. A man named Arun Singh called the police, but he saw her skin melting from the acid, and he realised it might be too late to wait for assistance. Someone else splashed water on her face hoping to reduce the burns; this caused the acid to move down and burn her neck. Arun then got her in the back seat of his car. This later caused burn holes in the seat covers. He admitted her to ]. The police reached the hospital directly. Arun then asked Laxmi about her family and where she lived. He reached her house, informed her family, and took them from their house to the hospital. She underwent multiple operations including eye surgery. Naeem Khan was arrested and later sentenced to imprisonment for ten years.
	In 2019, she was conferred with the International Women Empowerment Award from ], ] and ] for her campaign of ''Stop Sale Acid''.<ref name="urlलक्ष्मी को मिला अंतर्राष्‍ट्रीय महिला सशक्तिकरण सम्मान - Uttarakhand Mirror">{{cite web \|url=http://www.uttarakhandmirror.com/uttarakhand_news/udhamsinhgh_nagar_news/lakshmi-meets-international-womens-empowerment-honor/ \|title=लक्ष्मी को मिला अंतर्राष्‍ट्रीय महिला सशक्तिकरण सम्मान - Uttarakhand Mirror \|format= \|work= \|accessdate=2019-04-19}}</ref> In 2014, she was conferred with the ] by First Lady ].<ref name="state.india next presidentv abd county will be bestgov" /> A movie is being made starring actress ], which is inspired by her journey as an acid attack survivor.<ref name="https://www.hindustantimes.com/ 2018">{{cite web \| title=Vikrant Massey to work with Deepika Padukone in Meghna Gulzar’s film on acid attack survivor - bollywood \| date=2018-12-19 \| url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/vikrant-massey-to-work-with-deepika-padukone-in-meghna-gulzar-s-film-on-acid-attack-survivor/story-7MIF9iH4PY89BrEoL4dTfL.html \| access-date=2019-04-19}}</ref>

		⚫	== Public interest litigation in Supreme Court ==
⚫	== Early life ==
			In 2006, Agarwal filed a ] (PIL) in the ] seeking framing of a new law, or amendment to the existing criminal laws like ], ] and ], for dealing with the offence of acid attack, besides asking for compensation. She also pleaded for a total ban on the sale of acid, citing an increasing number of incidents of such attacks on women across the country.
	Laxmi was born in ] in a middle-class family.<ref name="hindustantimes.com" /> She was approached by a man Naeem Khan<ref>{{cite news \|title=Chhapaak: Twitter trolls Deepika for changing attacker's religion. Fact: Who cares? \|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/chhapaak-nadeem-khan-becomes-rajesh-twitter-trolls-deepika-and-makers-for-changing-attacker-s-religion-1635039-2020-01-08 \|accessdate=8 January 2020 \|work=India Today \|date=8 January 2020 \|language=en}}</ref> in his early thirties whose advances she rejected. This resulted in an acid attack on her.<ref name="sangeetabarooahpisharoty">{{Cite newspaper\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/Food/tea-with-laxmi/article6104172.ece\|title=Tea with Laxmi\|author=SANGEETA BAROOAH PISHAROTY\|date=2014-06-11\|journal=The Hindu}}</ref>

			During the hearing, the Centre assured the court that it would work with the state governments to enact a law to regulate the sale of acids and formulate a policy for treatment, compensation and care and rehabilitation of such victims. However, when the Centre failed to produce a plan, the court criticised the government for lack of seriousness and warned that it would intervene and pass orders if the government failed to frame a policy to curb the sale of acid in order to prevent chemical attacks.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Monalisa,PTI \|date=2013-07-09 \|title=Supreme court demands action on acid attacks \|url=https://www.livemint.com/Politics/D0YtQ4CUlT9lO6yAZlnQ3M/Supreme-court-demands-action-on-acid-attacks.html \|access-date=2024-03-26 \|website=mint \|language=en}}</ref>
⚫	== Public interest litigation ~~(PIL)~~ in Supreme Court ==
	Laxmi, whose face and other body parts were disfigured in the acid attack, had a PIL in 2006. A minor then, Laxmi was attacked with acid by three men near ] in ] as she had refused to marry Nadeem Khan aka Guddu, of the trio. Her PIL sought framing of a new law, or amendment to the existing criminal laws like IPC, ] and ] for dealing with the offence, besides asking for compensation. She had also pleaded for a total ban on sale of acid, citing increasing number of incidents of such attacks on women across the country.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/sc-bans-over-the-counter-sale-of-acid-orders-compensation-for-victims_862953.html\|title=SC bans over-the-counter sale of acid, orders compensation for victims\|work=Zee News\|date=2013-07-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.hindscoop.com/entertainment/who-is-laxmi-aggarwal-the-acid-attack-survivor-deepika-padukone-is-playing-in-chhapaak-456.cms\|title=Who is Laxmi Aggarwal, the acid attack survivor Deepika Padukone is playing in Chhapaak - Hindscoop\|work=Hindscoop\|date=2019-03-26}}</ref>

			In 2013, the Supreme Court ruled in favour of Agarwal's plea, thereby creating a fresh set of restrictions on the sale of acid in India. Under the new regulations, acid cannot be sold to any individual below the age of 18 years and the buyer is required to furnish a photo identity card. The court also issued directions to be followed regarding medical treatment, aftercare, rehabilitation and compensation for acid attack victims.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Singh \|first=Mohit \|date=2013-07-18 \|title=Laxmi vs. Union of India - (2014) 4 SCC 427 - (Acid attack compensation order) \|url=https://onelawstreet.com/laxmi-vs-union-of-india-2014-4-scc-427-acid-attack-compensation-order/ \|access-date=2024-03-26 \|website=One Law Street \|language=en-GB}}</ref>
	During a hearing in April, the Centre had assured the ] that it will work with the state governments to formulate a plan before the next hearing on 9 July. However, it failed to do so, which angered the court. However, when the Centre failed to produce a plan, the Supreme Court warned that it will intervene and pass orders if the government failed to frame a policy to curb the sale of acid in order to prevent chemical attacks. "Seriousness is not seen on the part of government in handling the issue," the bench headed by Justice RM Lodha had said. Earlier, in February, the court had directed the Centre to convene in six weeks a meeting of Chief Secretaries of all states and Union Territories to hold discussion for enacting a law to regulate the sale of acids and a policy for treatment, compensation and care and rehabilitation of such victims.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/supreme-court-to-hear-acid-attack-victim-s-plea-seeking-ban-on-sale-of-chemicals-392749\|title=Supreme Court to hear acid attack victim's plea seeking ban on sale of chemicals\|work=NDTV.com}}</ref>

	Meanwhile, in 2013, the Supreme Court ruled in favour of Laxmi and Rupa’s plea, thereby creating a fresh set of restrictions on the sale of acid. Under the new regulations, acid could not be sold to any individual below the age of 18 years. One is also required to furnish a photo identity card before buying acid. Laxmi claims that not much has changed on the ground, despite all the regulations. "Acid is freely available in shops. Our own volunteers have gone and purchased acid easily. In fact, I have myself purchased acid," she said. "We have launched a new initiative called ‘Shoot Acid’. By means of the ], we are trying to acquire data concerning the sale of acid in every district. We intend to present the information collected through this initiative before the Supreme Court to apprise them of the situation on the ground."<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.opendemocracy.net/openindia/saif-ahmad-khan/we-are-not-victims-but-fighters-acid-attack-survivor-laxmi-speaks\|title=We are not victims, but fighters: acid attack survivor Laxmi speaks\|work=openDemocracy\|date=2014-11-04}}</ref>

	== Personal life==		== Personal life==
			Laxmi Agarwal was in a live-in relationship with social activist ], and the couple has separated in 2015. They have a daughter.
	Laxmi was in a relationship with social activist Alok Dixit. However, she has been separated from her partner since 2015<ref name="auto">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/acid-attack-crusader-laxmi-aggarwal-falls-upon-hard-times-struggling-to-find-job/story-b97hmHHDnrcSCeBfaqRczK.html\|title=Acid attack crusader Laxmi Agarwal falls upon hard times, struggles to find job\|date=2018-09-18\|language=en\|access-date=2019-04-18}}</ref>. When they were together, Alok decided not to get married and instead opted to be in a live-in relationship. "We have decided to live together until we die. But we are challenging the society by not getting married. We don’t want people to come to our wedding and comment on Laxmi's looks. The looks of a bride are most important for people. So we decided not to have any ceremony," said Alok.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20794186,00.html \|title=Indian Acid Attack Survivor Finds Love – and a Job as a TV News Anchor \|date=6 Mar 2014}}</ref> Their families have accepted the relationship and also their decision not to have a ceremonial wedlock.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/stopacidattacks/acid-attack-survivor-laxmi-s-spirit-wins-her-a-partner-for-life/article1-1170630.aspx \|title=Acid attack survivor Laxmi's spirit wins her a partner for life \|date=8 Jan 2014 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140309190754/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/stopacidattacks/acid-attack-survivor-laxmi-s-spirit-wins-her-a-partner-for-life/article1-1170630.aspx \|archivedate=9 March 2014 \|df=dmy-all }}</ref>

	== Hunger strike and campaign against acid violence ==		== Hunger strike and campaign against acid violence ==
	~~Laxmi, along with other~~ acid attack survivors started a ] demanding immediate justice and rehabilitation for acid attack survivors. She ~~had also written~~ a poem describing her situation during the incident. While she was in U.S for receiving '''International Women of Courage award''', she was praised by then U.S first lady Michelle Obama and others for her campaign against acid violence.<ref name="indiatimes.com"/><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Hunger-strike-by-acid-attack-victims/articleshow/45509025.cms\|title=Hunger strike by acid attack victims\|work=The Times of India}}</ref>		The acid attack survivors started a ] demanding immediate justice and rehabilitation for acid attack survivors. She wrote a poem describing her situation during the incident.

			While she was in the United States to receive the International Women of Courage award, she was praised by the then USA first lady Michelle Obama and others for her campaign against acid violence.{{Citation needed\|date=February 2024}}

	== In popular culture==		== In popular culture==
			She starred in the 2014 short documentary ''Newborns'' directed by ] as herself.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Newborns: A Gaze Within \|url=https://indiaindependentfilms.com/2017/03/14/interview-newborns-megha-ramaswamy-gaze-within/ \|website=India Independent Films \|access-date=14 September 2021 \|date=14 March 2017}}</ref>
	Film titled as ] is based on her life story and is scheduled to release on 10th January, 2020 in which ] acted her role.<ref name="Kaushal 2018">{{cite web\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/i-won-t-judge-deepika-padukone-for-my-biopic-says-acid-attack-survivor-laxmi-agarwal/story-h1JVOqqgYUcIYa0bvSGeyL.html\|title=I won’t judge Deepika Padukone for my biopic, says acid-attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal - bollywood\|last=Kaushal\|first=Ruchi\|date=2018-10-17\|access-date=2019-04-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/meghna-gulzar-gets-emotional-on-last-day-of-chhapaak-deepika-padukone-is-unrecognisable-see-pics-1543792-2019-06-06\|title=Meghna Gulzar shares pics from last day of Chhapaaky, Deepika Padukone looks unrecognisable\|last=DelhiJune 6\|first=India Today Web Desk New\|last2=June 6\|first2=2019UPDATED:\|website=India Today\|language=en\|access-date=2019-06-06\|last3=Ist\|first3=2019 14:30}}</ref> She was made as brand ambassador of Viva n Diva company.<ref> ''BBC''</ref>

			The film '']'' is based on Agarwal's life story and was released on 10 January 2020. In the film, her character is played by actress ].<ref>{{cite news \|title=Deepika Padukone dedicates first award for Chhapaak to Laxmi Agarwal for showing 'what beauty truly means' \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/deepika-padukone-dedicates-first-award-for-chhapaak-to-laxmi-agarwal-for-showing-what-beauty-truly-means/story-SFTucCxYQcwuiGp4oumnJM.html \|access-date=14 September 2021 \|work=Hindustan Times \|date=19 February 2020 \|language=en}}</ref>

	== References ==		== References ==
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Indian acid attack survivor and activist (born 1990)

Laxmi Agarwal
Agarwal in Washington receiving an award, 2014
Born	(1990-06-01) 1 June 1990 (age 34) New Delhi, India
Nationality	Indian
Organization	The Laxmi Foundation
Known for	Stop Acid Sale
Spouse	Alok Dixit
Children	1 (daughter named Pihu)

Laxmi Agarwal (born 1 June 1990) is an Indian acid attack survivor, a campaigner for rights of acid attack victims, and a TV host. Laxmi is founder and President of The Laxmi Foundation, an NGO dedicated to acid attack victims. She is a former director of Chhanv Foundation. She was attacked at the age of 15.

In 2019, she was honoured with the International Women Empowerment Award from the Ministry of Women and Child Development, the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation and UNICEF for her campaign of Stop Acid Sale. In 2014, she received the International Women of Courage Award from Michelle Obama.

The movie Chhapaak is based on her life and stars Deepika Padukone in her role.

Early life and the attack

Laxmi was born in New Delhi.

In 2005, Laxmi was 15 years old and an 11th-grade student. She was approached by a man working in her neighbourhood, Naeem Khan, who was 32 years old. He proposed to Laxmi but she rejected him. She did not inform anyone about this because her family would have blamed her and stopped her studies. Ten months later, Laxmi Agrawal was returning from Khan market at 10:45 in the morning when she received Naeem's wedding proposal again. She did not respond. Within no time, she was attacked with acid by Naeem and his elder brother, Kamran. Kamran called Laxmi's name from behind while riding his motorcycle. When Laxmi turned to look, Naeem threw acid directly at her face from the backseat. Laxmi fainted and after gaining consciousness, she tried to walk up and ask for help but met with multiple road accidents. A man named Arun Singh called the police, but he saw her skin melting from the acid, and he realised it might be too late to wait for assistance. Someone else splashed water on her face hoping to reduce the burns; this caused the acid to move down and burn her neck. Arun then got her in the back seat of his car. This later caused burn holes in the seat covers. He admitted her to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital. The police reached the hospital directly. Arun then asked Laxmi about her family and where she lived. He reached her house, informed her family, and took them from their house to the hospital. She underwent multiple operations including eye surgery. Naeem Khan was arrested and later sentenced to imprisonment for ten years.

Public interest litigation in Supreme Court

In 2006, Agarwal filed a public interest litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court of India seeking framing of a new law, or amendment to the existing criminal laws like Indian Penal Code, Indian Evidence Act and Code of Criminal Procedure, for dealing with the offence of acid attack, besides asking for compensation. She also pleaded for a total ban on the sale of acid, citing an increasing number of incidents of such attacks on women across the country.

During the hearing, the Centre assured the court that it would work with the state governments to enact a law to regulate the sale of acids and formulate a policy for treatment, compensation and care and rehabilitation of such victims. However, when the Centre failed to produce a plan, the court criticised the government for lack of seriousness and warned that it would intervene and pass orders if the government failed to frame a policy to curb the sale of acid in order to prevent chemical attacks.

In 2013, the Supreme Court ruled in favour of Agarwal's plea, thereby creating a fresh set of restrictions on the sale of acid in India. Under the new regulations, acid cannot be sold to any individual below the age of 18 years and the buyer is required to furnish a photo identity card. The court also issued directions to be followed regarding medical treatment, aftercare, rehabilitation and compensation for acid attack victims.

Personal life

Laxmi Agarwal was in a live-in relationship with social activist Alok Dixit, and the couple has separated in 2015. They have a daughter.

Hunger strike and campaign against acid violence

The acid attack survivors started a hunger strike demanding immediate justice and rehabilitation for acid attack survivors. She wrote a poem describing her situation during the incident.

While she was in the United States to receive the International Women of Courage award, she was praised by the then USA first lady Michelle Obama and others for her campaign against acid violence.

In popular culture

She starred in the 2014 short documentary Newborns directed by Megha Ramaswamy as herself.

The film Chhapaak is based on Agarwal's life story and was released on 10 January 2020. In the film, her character is played by actress Deepika Padukone.

References

thelaxmi.org
"Michelle Obama honours acid attack victim Laxmi". Firstpost. 5 March 2014.
"Chhapaak movie review: Deepika Padukone is stellar in Meghna Gulzar's impactful film". Hindustan Times. 9 January 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
Monalisa,PTI (9 July 2013). "Supreme court demands action on acid attacks". mint. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
Singh, Mohit (18 July 2013). "Laxmi vs. Union of India - (2014) 4 SCC 427 - (Acid attack compensation order)". One Law Street. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
"Newborns: A Gaze Within". India Independent Films. 14 March 2017. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
"Deepika Padukone dedicates first award for Chhapaak to Laxmi Agarwal for showing 'what beauty truly means'". Hindustan Times. 19 February 2020. Retrieved 14 September 2021.

v t e International Women of Courage Awards
2007	Ruth Halperin-Kaddari Jennifer Louise Williams Siti Musdah Mulia Ilze Jaunalksne Samia al-Amoudi Mariya Ahmed Didi Susana Trimarco de Veron Mary Akrami Aziza Siddiqui Sundus Abbas Shatha Abdul Razzak Abbousi Grace Padaca
2008	Suraya Pakzad Virisila Buadromo Eaman al-Gobory Valdete Idrizi Begum Jan Nibal Thawabteh Cynthia Bendlin Farhiyo Farah Ibrahim
2009	Wazhma Frogh Norma Cruz Suaad Allami Ambiga Sreenevasan Hadizatou Mani Veronika Marchenko Mutabar Tadjibayeva Reem Al Numery
2010	Shukria Asil Shafiqa Quraishi Androula Henriques Solange Pierre Shadi Sadr Ann Njogu Lee Ae-ran Jansila Majeed Marie Claude Naddaf Jestina Mukoko
2011	Roza Otunbayeva Maria Bashir Henriette Ekwe Ebongo Jianmei Guo Ágnes Osztolykán Eva Abu Halaweh Ghulam Sughra Marisela Morales Ibañez Yoani Sánchez Nasta Palazhanka
2012	Maryam Durani Pricilla de Oliveira Azevedo Zin Mar Aung Jineth Bedoya Lima Hana Elhebshi Aneesa Ahmed Shad Begum Samar Badawi Hawa Abdallah Mohammed Salih Şafak Pavey Gabi Calleja
2013	Malalai Bahaduri Tsering Woeser Julieta Castellanos Nirbhaya "Fearless" Josephine Obiajulu Odumakin Elena Milashina Fartuun Adan Razan Zaitouneh Tạ Phong Tần
2014	Nasrin Oryakhil Roshika Deo Rusudan Gotsiridze Iris Yassmin Barrios Aguilar Laxmi Agarwal Fatimata Touré Maha Al Muneef Oinikhol Bobonazarova Ruslana Beatrice Mtetwa
2015	Niloofar Rahmani Nadia Sharmeen Rosa Julieta Montaño Salvatierra May Sabai Phyu Emilie Béatrice Epaye Marie Claire Tchecola Sayaka Osakabe Arbana Xharra Tabassum Adnan Majd Izzat al-Chourbaji
2016	Sara Hossain Debra Baptist-Estrada Ni Yulan Latifa Ibn Ziaten Thelma Aldana Nagham Nawzat Nisha Ayub Fatimata M'Baye Zhanna Nemtsova Zuzana Števulová Awadeya Mahmoud Vicky Ntetema Rodjaraeg Wattanapanit Nihal Naj Ali Al-Awlaqi
2017	Sharmin Akter Malebogo Molefhe Natalia Ponce de León Rebecca Kabugho Jannat Al Ghezi Aichatou Ousmane Issaka Veronica Simogun Cindy Arlette Contreras Bautista Sandya Eknelygoda Carolin Tahhan Fachakh Saadet Ozkan Nguyen Ngoc Nhu Quynh Fadia Najeeb Thabet
2018	Roya Sadat Aura Elena Farfan Dr. Julissa Villanueva Aliyah Khalaf Saleh Sister Maria Elena Berini Aiman Umarova Dr. Feride Rushiti L’Malouma Said Godeliève Mukasarasi Sirikan Charoensiri
2019	Marini De Livera Razia Sultana Naw K’nyaw Paw Moumina Houssein Darar Maggie Gobran Khalida Khalaf Hanna al-Twal Orla Treacy Olivera Lakić Flor de María Vega Zapata Anna Aloys Henga
2020	Zarifa Ghafari Lucy Kocharyan Shahla Humbatova Ximena Galarza Claire Ouedraogo Sayragul Sauytbay Susanna Liew Amaya Coppens Jalila Haider Amina Khoulani Yasmin al Qadhi Rita Nyampinga
2021	Maria Kalesnikava Phyoe Phyoe Aung Maximilienne C. Ngo Mbe Wang Yu Mayerlis Angarita Julienne Lusenge Erika Aifán Shohreh Bayat Muskan Khatun Zahra Mohamed Ahmad Alicia Vacas Moro Ranitha Gnanarajah Canan Gullu Ana Rosario Contreras
2022	Rizwana Hasan Simone Sibilio do Nascimento Ei Thinzar Maung Josefina Klinger Zúñiga Taif Sami Mohammed Facia Boyenoh Harris Najla Mangoush Doina Gherman Bhumika Shrestha Carmen Gheorghe Roegchanda Pascoe Phạm Đoan Trang
2023	Hadeel Abdel Aziz Danièle Darlan Bolor Ganbold Zakira Hekmat Meaza Mohammed Yuliia Paievska Ras Adiba Radzi Doris Ríos Alba Rueda Bakhytzhan Toregozhina Bianka Zalewska
2024	Agather Atuhaire Fatou Baldeh Fariba Balouch Fátima Corozo Fawzia Karim Firoze Rina Gonoi Volha Harbunova Rabha El Haymar Ajna Jusić Marta Beatriz Roque Benafsha Yaqoobi

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