Irom Sharmila Chanu

Sharmila's hunger strike of 5,757 days stands as the longest in human history, a record that underscores her extraordinary endurance and commitment. Her peaceful protest brought international attention to the human rights abuses under AFSPA in Manipur. She was honoured as one of the 1000 PeaceWomen and declared a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International, recognising her as a global symbol of non-violent resistance. Her legacy continues to inspire activists and scholars studying civil disobedience and state power.