
Name: Ms. Kriti Bharti
About
She is the founder of Saarthi trust, that has made history by annulling the first ever child marriage in India in 2012, also recognized by Limca Book of Records in their special edition of 2013.
Jury said following in their decision, “Kriti Bharti for her wonderful work towards rescue and rehabilitation of child marriage victims.”
Ms. Kriti Bharti conferred by Hon’ble Dr. Justice S Muralidhar (Chief Justice, Odisha High Court)

Name: iProbono
About
The institution ensures legal representation for child survivors of sexual abuse, trafficking and bonded labour before various courts across the country through its tried and tested model.
Jury said following in their decision, “iProbono for advocating for quality legal aid and justice for all, and working to make it a reality.”
iProbono conferred by Hon’ble Dr. Justice S Muralidhar (Chief Justice, Odisha High Court)

Name: Udayan Care
About
The institution is a humanitarian, development and advocacy organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children, families and their communities across the country working in 36 cities and 15 states of India.
Jury said following in their decision, “Udayan Care for their three decades of work to improve and shape lives of children from underprivileged backgrounds.”
Udayan Care conferred by Hon’ble Dr. Justice S Muralidhar (Chief Justice, Odisha High Court)

Name: Gopi Shankar Madurai
About
Founder of Srishti Madurai Volunteer Movement, an inclusive pro bono group of academicians, scholars, human rights activists, environmentalists, and gender and queer activists.
Jury said following in their decision, “Gopi Shankar Madurai for their contributions in advocating the rights of infants born with diverse sex and gender characteristics.”
Gopi Shankar Madurai conferred by Hon’ble Dr. Justice S Muralidhar (Chief Justice, Odisha High Court)

Name: Ms. Bharti Ali
About
She is an Executive Director of HAQ-Centre for Child Rights. She has very formidably used the courts to improve the implementation of juvenile justice law and POCSO act. She has a demonstrated experience of 28 years and she works to help children directly.
Jury said following in their decision, “Bharti Ali for her three decades of advocacy, research and demonstrable work to protect children victims of violence, neglect, and abuse.”
Ms. Bharti Ali conferred by Hon’ble Dr. Justice S Muralidhar (Chief Justice, Odisha High Court)

Name: Ms. Anjali Gopalan
About
She is a pioneer in the field of HIV prevention in India, Her work has been pronounced among preventive and curative, by designing a model for an integrated system in children’s care facilities which includes HIV+ children.
Jury said following in their decision, “Anjali Gopalan for serving children infected with HIV, and for her advocacy work advancing the discourse on identity and sexuality.”
Ms. Anjali Gopalan conferred by Hon’ble Dr. Justice S Muralidhar (Chief Justice, Odisha High Court)

Name: Breakthrough Trust
About
The institution was founded in 1999 with a mission to work towards making violence and discrimination against women and girls unacceptable.
Jury said following in their decision, “Breakthrough Trust for their commendable efforts in curbing violence and discrimination towards girls.”
Breakthrough Trust conferred by Hon’ble Dr. Justice S Muralidhar (Chief Justice, Odisha High Court)