Nandita Shah

Dr. Nandita Shah, a distinguished feminist activist and researcher, serves as the co-director of Akshara Centre, a Mumbai-based nonprofit organisation dedicated to women's rights. With a focus on empowering women to articulate, demand, and access their rights, Akshara Centre under Dr. Shah's leadership emphasises women's leadership and addresses issues of gender and social justice. Notably, she advocates for the engagement of men in this struggle, recognizing their role as part of the solution.

Drawing from over 30 years of experience in strengthening women's movements locally, nationally, and internationally, Dr. Shah has made significant contributions through her activism and scholarly writings. Her expertise in forging public-private partnerships has led to the institutionalisation of initiatives aimed at creating gender-friendly cities for women in collaboration with police, transport authorities, and local municipalities.

Dr. Nandita Shah holds a Ph.D. in Social Science from the University of Amsterdam, with a postgraduate academic background in Women's Studies and Social Work. Among her notable works, her co-authored book "Issues at Stake: Theory and Practice in the Contemporary Women's Movement in India '' stands as a seminal contribution to both women's studies and the women's movement, reflecting her deep commitment to advancing gender equality and social justice.