Four Indian Women Shine in BBC's 100 Women List-2023
BBC has unveiled its prestigious list of the 100 most inspiring and influential women globally for 2023. The BBC 100 Women lineup includes 28 women dedicated to climate protection in anticipation of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP 28. Notable figures in this diverse group include human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, Hollywood actress America Ferrera, feminist icon Gloria Steinem, former US First Lady Michelle Obama, beauty business entrepreneur Huda Katan, and Ballon d'Or title-winning footballer Aitana Bhanmati.
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| Four Indian women got a place in BBC's inspiring and influential 100 Women list-2023 |
Indian Women Making Waves:
1. Dia Mirza - Advocate for Environmental Causes:
- Dia Mirza, the renowned actress and Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme, has been a vocal advocate for issues such as climate change, clean air, and wildlife conservation.
2. Harmanpreet Kaur - Trailblazing Cricketer:
- Harmanpreet Kaur, a trailblazer in Indian women's cricket, achieved the milestone of being the first Indian woman cricketer included in Wisden's five Cricketers of the Year. She led her team, Mumbai Indians, to victory in the inaugural Women's Premier League in March.
3. Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo - Tibetan Buddhist Nun:
- Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo, born in England in the 1940s, embraced Buddhism as a teenager. At the age of 20, she journeyed to India, becoming one of the first Western women to become a Tibetan Buddhist nun.
4. Aarti Kumar Rao - Documenting Climate Change:
- Aarti Kumar Rao, a freelance photographer, writer, and National Geographic Explorer, focuses on documenting the impacts of climate change across South Asia. Her book, 'Margin Land: India's Landscapes on the Brink,' provides a poignant narrative of those living in the harshest environmental conditions.
Global Impact:
These four Indian women, Dia Mirza, Harmanpreet Kaur, Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo, and Aarti Kumar Rao, have earned their places in the BBC 100 Women list for 2023. Their diverse contributions, from environmental advocacy to sports and photography, highlight the global impact of Indian women breaking barriers and making a positive difference in their respective fields.
