| 1. 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. |
| 2. She was born into an affluent family of successful entrepreneurs and moved from being a manager at Seagull Books to become a social activist. |
| 3. Anuradha met her husband, Naveen Kishore, while working at Seagull Books and together they began their journey in social work and activism. |
| 4. Swayam was established in Kolkata in 1995 with a focus on providing comprehensive support services for survivors of violence and promoting violence-free communities. |
| 5. 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. |
| 6. She conducted judicial training and collaborated with various organizations to raise awareness of gender-based violence and advocate for women's rights. |
| 7. 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. |
| 8. She engages in public speaking and training sessions on women's rights and gender equality at national and international platforms. |
| 9. She is a member of the Core Group of Sangat, a feminist network working for gender justice, equality, and peace regionally and globally. |
| 10. She was invited to Kaun Banega Crore Pati as a Karamveer to talk about Domestic Violence in November 2020. |
| 11. She initiated the setting up of AMAN Global Voices for Peace in the Home, an international network of organisations working on Domestic Violence. |
