Rutuparna Mohanty

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Overview

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Rutuparna Mohanty born Kapaleswar, Kendrapara district, Odisha, India November 12, 1971. Indian human rights lawyer; “The Fighter Woman” of Gandhian heritage; founded Maa Ghara (Mothers Home) shelter, 2004; Joan Kroc WomanPeacemaker, 2013; began India Women Peacemakers Award, 2014.

Quotations

“Always trust your instincts. They know what they’re talking about.” (Odisha News Insight, May 26, 2016; photo orissadiary.com)