Acid Attack Survivor

Devanshi Yadav was attacked by acid at 14 and faced sexual abuse at 18. She founded the ‘Shaheed Ramashray Welfare Society’ NGO in Bareilly to help victims get support and legal aid.

Devanshi Yadav suffered an acid attack at 14 and faced abuse from a family friend at 18. To aid other victims like her to cope with their pain and trauma, she founded an NGO called ‘Shaheed Ramashray Welfare Society’ in Bareilly. The organisation provides free legal assistance and counselling to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.

In September 2015, Sanchayita Yadav (25), a resident of Kolkata, was attacked by an ex-boyfriend with acid. Despite the physical pain and social stigma, she bravely fought for four years to put her attacker behind bars.

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At Sheroes, survivors don’t cover their faces. They discuss the scariest moments of their lives. They wear makeup to accentuate their features. They laugh.

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