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'''Shilpi Singh''' is an Indian women's rights activist and the director of |
'''Shilpi Singh''' is an Indian women's rights activist and the director of Bhoomika Vihar.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Shilpi Singh |url=https://www.vitalvoices.org/fellow/shilpi-singh/ |access-date=2023-11-09 |website=Vital Voices |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=McClure |first=Tess |last2=Dhillon |first2=Amrit |date=2023-06-28 |title=Climate crisis linked to rising domestic violence in south Asia, study finds |language=en-GB |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jun/28/climate-crisis-linked-to-rising-domestic-violence-in-south-asia-study-finds |access-date=2023-11-10 |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |title=Patna diary |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/jun/23/patna-diary-2320187.html |access-date=2023-11-10 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>She is known for contribution for rights and rehabilitation of [[Women in India|Indian women]]/girls in rural areas, to prevent [[human trafficking]] (fake/forced and early marriage) in [[Bihar]], India.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Hasan |first=Waquar |date=2022-09-13 |title=Ground Report: Trafficking In Women Rife In Bihar's Seemanchal |url=https://www.indiaspend.com/bihar/ground-report-trafficking-in-women-rife-in-bihars-seemanchal-834685 |access-date=2023-11-09 |website=www.indiaspend.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Patel |first=Anupama |date=2023-07-10 |title=Increasing Domestic Violence In India Due To Warming Climate Study Shows |url=https://feminisminindia.com/2023/07/10/increasing-domestic-violence-in-india-due-to-warming-climate-study-shows/ |access-date=2023-11-09 |website=Feminism in India |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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== Social Work == |
== Social Work == |
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Revision as of 12:47, 10 November 2023
 Shilpi Singh |
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][7][8][9]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.[10]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.[11]
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.[12][13][1] She was selected as the women leader for 2022-2023 by American organization Vital Voices and Reliance Foundation.[14]
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.
- ^ Patel, Anupama (2023-07-10). "Increasing Domestic Violence In India Due To Warming Climate Study Shows". Feminism in India. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ 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.