Shruti Kapoor

Shruti Kapoor (born 25 September) is an Indian economist, women's rights activist, and social entrepreneur. She is the founder of Sayfty,[1] an initiative that aims to educate, equip and empower women and girls against all forms of violence.[2]

Background

Born in Kanpur, India[3] Kapoor moved to the United States in 2000.[4] After earning a master's degree in Economics from Marquette University,[5] she worked as an economist for the World Bank in Washington, DC for two years.[6] Following this, she moved to California to complete her PhD in Economics,[5] and remained a consultant for the World Bank. After graduating with a doctorate degree, Kapoor taught Economics at Occidental College for a year.[5]

Activism and social entrepreneurship

Kapoor founded Sayfty in June 2013 as an initiative to educate, equip and empower women and girls against all forms of violence.[3] The initiative aims at training young women and girls in self-defence, the use of safety tools including pepper-spray,[6] awareness of laws and legal rights,[6] and creating dialogue around safety and what makes women feel unsafe. Sayfty was awarded the People's Choice Award by Femvertising in 2015.[7][8]

As an activist, Kappor has addressed many public forums including the Youth Assembly at the United Nations in August 2016.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Start up gathers funds for women's safety in India (Includes interview)". Digital Journal. 2014-01-14. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  2. ↑ Prasad, Aryanna (10 July 2015). "South Asian Women Shine in 'Stars of STEM' Fashion Show in New York City". India.com. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  3. 1 2 Segalov, Michael (11 March 2016). "The Indian women learning to fight for survival". Huck Magazine. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  4. ↑ Roy, Baisakhi (13 January 2014). "Start up gathers funds for women's safety in India". Digital Journal. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  5. 1 2 3 "Meet the SHEROES - Shruti Kapoor". sheroes.in. Sheroes. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  6. 1 2 3 "World Bank economist starts a website for women's safety". Hindustan Times. 2013-07-27. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  7. ↑ "Watch: Always, Ram Trucks and Dove ads win new award for empowering women and girls". Fortune. 2015-07-20. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  8. ↑ Ross Godar, Julie (17 July 2015). "Meet the 7 Ad Companies Who Are Changing Our Culture". Blogher. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  9. ↑ "Dr. Shruti Kapoor". The Youth Assembly at the United Nations. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
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