Laxmi Agarwal

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Laxmi Agarwal's accolades reflect her extraordinary courage and impact. She is one of the few activists to have influenced national legislation, with the 2013 Supreme Court ruling being a historic first. Her International Women of Courage Award is particularly significant, as it is given to women who have shown exceptional bravery in advocating for human rights. Agarwal's work has inspired a Bollywood film and countless survivors, making her a true pioneer in the fight against acid violence.

AwardsLaxmi Agarwal has received several prestigious awards for her activism. In 2014, she was honored with the International Women of Courage Award by the U.S. State Department. In 2019, she received the International Women Empowerment Award from India's Ministry of Women and Child Development and UNICEF. These accolades recognize her tireless efforts to support acid attack survivors and bring about legal change.

Honours & Distinctions

International Women of Courage Award

U.S. State Department·2014

Presented by Michelle Obama for her courage and advocacy.

International Women Empowerment Award

Ministry of Women and Child Development, India and UNICEF·2019

Recognized for her efforts to empower women and acid attack survivors.

Records & Feats

First acid attack survivor to successfully campaign for national regulation of acid sales

Legal Reform·2013

Her 'Stop Acid Sale' campaign led to the 2013 Supreme Court ruling that restricted acid sales in India, a historic legal achievement.