Sunitha Krishnan | |
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| Born | 1972 (age 51–52)[1] Bangalore, India |
| Alma mater | St. Joseph's College, Bangalore, Roshini Nilaya |
| Occupation(s) | Founder of Prajwala, Hyderabad |
| Known for | Social activism |
| Spouse | Rajesh Touchriver[2] |
Sunitha Krishnan (born 1972) is an Indian social activist and chief functionary and co-founder of Prajwala, a non-governmental organization that rescues, rehabilitates and reintegrates sex-trafficked victims into society.[3] She was awarded India's fourth highest civilian award the Padma Shri in 2016.[4]
- ^ Schultz, Kai (7 March 2018). "An Indian Activist Faces Down Sex Traffickers". The New York Times. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
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- ^ "Laxma Goud gets long-overdue Padma". Deccan Chronicle. 26 January 2016.