BBC’s 100 Women 2023 list highlights the women’s rights and diverse life experiences of inspiring women globally.
It includes three Indian women viz. Actress Dia Mirza, Cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur, Photographer Arati Kumar Rao, and Tibetan Buddhist nun Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo.
Actress Mirza, serving as a Goodwill Ambassador of the UNEP, actively advocates for issues such as climate change, clean air and wildlife protection.
Kaur recently made history by becoming the first Indian woman to be named one of Wisden’s five Cricketers of the Year.
Arati Kumar-Rao has been recognised for her impactful work documenting the changing landscape caused by climate change across South Asia.