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Shweta Katti grew up in a brothel in Kamathipura. She went on to win a full scholarship from New York's Bard College, becoming the first girl from an Indian red light area to study abroad. (1/5)
Shweta Katti grew up in a brothel in Kamathipura. She went on to win a full scholarship from New York's Bard College, becoming the first girl from an Indian red light area to study abroad. (1/5)
Shweta Katti was born and raised in Kamathipura, one of Asia's most infamous red-light areas. She was the oldest of three daughters and grew up in a brothel until the age of 16. (2/5)
In 2012, she joined Kranti, an NGO that empowers girls from Mumbai's red light areas to become agents of social change.
Due to her work for marginalised girls, Shweta was included in Newsweek's 25-Under-25 Women to Watch list. (3/5)
Due to her work for marginalised girls, Shweta was included in Newsweek's 25-Under-25 Women to Watch list. (3/5)
She also received a full scholarship from New York's Bard College, becoming the first girl from an Indian red light area to study abroad. She is also the recipient of many awards, including the UN Youth Courage Award. (4/5)
"I am humbled that my voice and journey have been appreciated,” Shweta told the press. “But this award is for my mom first and then my friends at Kranti." (5/5)
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