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Shilpi Singh is an Indian women's rights activist and the director of Bhoomika Vihar.[1][2] [3]She is known for contribution for rights and rehabilitation of Indian women/girls in rural areas, to prevent human trafficking (fake/forced and early marriage) in Bihar, India.[4][5][6]
Social Work
Shilpi has been working on women issues, including trafficking, for the past two decades and has rescued around 275 women from trafficking in the Seemanchal region.[4][5] She provides assistance to domestic violence survivors and has acknowledged domestic violence to have a straightforward connection with environment/climate change.[4][6][7][8]Singh participated in advocating for the opening of crisis centers where rescued women could get all assistance in one place that is free from discrimination and has government protection.[9]Through her organization, Bhoomika Vihar, Shilpi signed an MoU with the Canadian Embassy and NSS Bihar to create gender youth speakers to campaign for gender awareness and sensitivity.[10]
Awards
Shilpi was selected as the Secret Superstar by Aamir Khan in his promotional campaign for people who were engaged in social causes but remain unknown to the world.[11][12][1] She was selected as the women leader for 2022-2023 by American organization Vital Voices and Reliance Foundation.[13]
References
- ^ a b "Shilpi Singh". Vital Voices. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ McClure, Tess; Dhillon, Amrit (2023-06-28). "Climate crisis linked to rising domestic violence in south Asia, study finds". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
- ^ "Patna diary". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
- ^ a b c "Climate change puts more women at risk for domestic violence". Washington Post. 2023-01-03. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ a b Hasan, Waquar (2022-09-13). "Ground Report: Trafficking In Women Rife In Bihar's Seemanchal". www.indiaspend.com. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ a b Patel, Anupama (2023-07-10). "Increasing Domestic Violence In India Due To Warming Climate Study Shows". Feminism in India. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ "Climate change leaving more women at risk of GBV, globally". Nation. 2023-01-13. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ "Rising Temperatures Linked to Surge in Domestic Violence Against Women, Study Reveals". www.southasiatime.com. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ "One-stop aid for women in PMCH". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ "Gender-sensitivity battle, via play". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ "NGO director's 'secret call' with Aamir". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ "Aamir Khan Finds A Secret Superstar In Shilpi Singh | India.com". www.india.com. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ "American organization Vital Voices and Reliance Foundation elected Bihar's daughter Shilpi Singh as Woman Leader for 2022-23 - Latest Bihar News| Current News of Bihar Pipa News - PiPa News". 2022-12-14. Retrieved 2023-11-09.