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Manasi Pradhan (born 4 October 1960) is an Indian women’s rights activist. and author. She is the founder of OYSS Women. She also heads the Honour for Women National Campaign in India, a nationwide movement to end violence against women.

She is widely known for her work in the field of women empowerment and gender justice and for championing the issues of women in global forums. she is a long-time advocate for gender equality. In 2012, she was conferred with the Outstanding Women Achiever award for her work for rights of women.

She is also an author and poet. Several of her books has been translated into different languages of the world. She is also serving on the panel of Central Board of Film Certification (Censor Board) for India.

Personal Life
“Hailing from a remote village of Orissa, the journey of Manasi Pradhan is one of immense struggle and undaunted spirit in the face of odds, that would have swept away many”, the award citation read. “A relentless fighter for equality and justice for women, Manasi Pradhan’s story will continue to inspire many as her fight help lift thousands of women, silently buckling under the curse of their womanhood”, the citation said.

Activism
Currently, Manasi Pradhan is heading a nationwide campaign to end all form of violence against women and secure their economic and social empowerment.