नीरू यादव भारत के राजस्थान के लांबी अहीर गाँव की सरपंच (चुनी हुई ग्राम प्रधान) हैं। वह एक युवा, उच्च शिक्षित महिला का एक शक्तिशाली उदाहरण हैं जिसने अपने नेतृत्व की भूमिका का दावा करने के लिए गहरी जड़ें जमा चुकी लिंग और जाति के मानदंडों को चुनौती दी। उनकी यात्रा उस लड़ाई को उजागर करती है जो राजनीति में एक महिला को अक्सर सबसे पहले अपने ही परिवार और समुदाय के भीतर लड़नी पड़ती है।

Neeru Yadav is the Sarpanch (elected village head) of Lambi Ahir village in Rajasthan, India. She is a powerful example of a young, highly educated woman who challenged deep-rooted gender and caste norms to claim her leadership role. Her journey highlights the battle a woman in politics often has to fight first within her own family and community.

Eeshna Gupta is a young political leader in India who contested the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) bypoll at the age of 24. She has a strong background in grassroots political work, having been involved in politics for many years before contesting. 

Kaushalya Ariyarathne is an MP in Sri Lanka, a former Human Rights lawyer, and a lecturer. Having worked for over a decade as a researcher and activist on issues including torture prevention, legal aid for women exposed to domestic violence, and masculinities in South Asia, her political journey is rooted in a lifelong commitment to fighting inequality and advocating for systemic change.

Lily Wangchuk was the first woman in Bhutan to lead a political party as President of Druk Chirwang Tshogpa (Bhutan Social Democratic Party). She is also a former Bhutanese diplomat, recipient of the Lions Club Award for Outstanding Diplomat and author of Facts about Bhutan – Land of the Thunder Dragon (2007). With extensive experience working across UN agencies and Bhutanese institutions, she is a leading voice on gender equality, wellbeing, and inclusive economic and politi

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