Seema Sakhare
Indian feminist
About Seema Sakhare
Born 1933. Seema Sakhare is an Indian.
Seema Sakhare (born ) is an Indian feminist who campaigns to stop violence against women.
Career
Seema Sakhare (born ) is from Nagpur in the Indian state of Maharashtra. She became well-known in India for supporting women and offering legal support. In 2016, she told The Times of India that she had helped around 200 survivors of rape. When Nationalist Congress Party leader Asha Mirje made remarks suggesting that women were partly to blame for being raped, Sakhare condemned the comments and called for her resignation.
In recognition of her work, she was awarded the 2013 Stree Shakti Puraskar (now re-named Nari Shakti Puraskar).
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Seema Sakhare?
Indian feminist
When was Seema Sakhare born?
Seema Sakhare was born on 15 August 1933.
What nationality is Seema Sakhare?
Seema Sakhare is Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Seema Sakhare. https://biography.guide/seema-sakhare/
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