Shruti Kapoor

Dr. Shruti Kapoor (born 25 September) is an Indian economist, women's rights activist, and social entrepreneur. She is the founder of Sayfty,[1] an initiative that aims to educate and empower young women and girls against all forms of violence.[2]

Background

Born in Kanpur, India[3] Kapoor moved to the United States in 2000.[4] After earning a master's degree in Economics from Marquette University,[5] she worked as an economist for the World Bank in Washington, DC for two years.[6] Following this, she moved to California to complete her PhD in Economics,[5] and remained a consultant for the World Bank. After graduating with a doctorate degree, Kapoor taught Economics at Occidental College for a year.[5]

Activism and social entrepreneurship

Dr. Kapoor founded Sayfty in June 2013 as an initiative to educate, and empower young women and girls against all forms of violence.[3] The initiative aims at training young women and girls in self-defence, the use of safety tools including pepper-spray,[6] awareness of laws and legal rights,[6] and creating dialogue around safety and what makes women feel unsafe. Sayfty was awarded the People's Choice Award by Femvertising in 2015.[7][8]

Public Speaking

As an activist, Dr. Kapoor has addressed many public forums including the Youth Assembly at the United Nations in August 2016.[9]

In August 2017, Shruti delivered a Talk at 2017 Summer Youth Assembly at the United Nations, addressing her work around the use of technology to address gender equality.[10]

In March 2017, Shruti moderated a panel on Young Women As An Economic Force at Youth Forum (CSW61)at the United Nations.[11]

In January 2017, Shruti addressed the Winter Youth Assembly at the United Nations. She talked about Young Women's Economic Empowerment.[12]

In November 2016, In celebration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Organized by UN Women and the United Nations Inter-Agency Network on Youth Development, Shruti talked about the impact of violence against women on young women's economic empowerment.[13]

In August 2016, Shruti addressed the Summer Youth Assembly at the United Nations on two separate panels. Her first talk focused on Youth Involvement at the United Nations.[14]. The second talk focused on Investing in Young Women's Leadership.[15].

Awards and recognition

Shruti is the recipient of the International Women Of The Year Award by Aosta Valley, Italy (2015).[5][16]She was the 2nd runners up. She also received the Rex Karamveer Global Fellowship on the 23rd of March, in New Delhi at the exclusive awards function, which is a part of “iCONGO’s REX Conclive, organized on 21st, 22nd and 23rd of March 2015.

In March 2016, she was one of the EU top 200 Women in the World of Development Wall of Fame. She was also one of the nominated changemakers for the United State of Women 2016. She is a three-time story award winner with World Pulse

In September 2016, Shruti was one of the women shortlisted for the Rising Stars Award 2016 by We are the City India,[17] which she went onto win. In October 2016, she was recognized as one of the "52 Feminists" by 52Feminists.com.[18]

References

  1. ↑ "Start up gathers funds for women's safety in India (Includes interview)". Digital Journal. 2014-01-14. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  2. ↑ Prasad, Aryanna (10 July 2015). "South Asian Women Shine in 'Stars of STEM' Fashion Show in New York City". India.com. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  3. 1 2 Segalov, Michael (11 March 2016). "The Indian women learning to fight for survival". Huck Magazine. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  4. ↑ Roy, Baisakhi (13 January 2014). "Start up gathers funds for women's safety in India". Digital Journal. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "Meet the SHEROES - Shruti Kapoor". sheroes.in. Sheroes. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  6. 1 2 3 "World Bank economist starts a website for women's safety". Hindustan Times. 2013-07-27. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  7. ↑ "Watch: Always, Ram Trucks and Dove ads win new award for empowering women and girls". Fortune. 2015-07-20. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  8. ↑ Ross Godar, Julie (17 July 2015). "Meet the 7 Ad Companies Who Are Changing Our Culture". Blogher. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  9. ↑ "Dr. Shruti Kapoor". The Youth Assembly at the United Nations. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  10. ↑ ": Opportunities in "Technovation" to create the World We Want and Achieve Gender Equality". Retrieved 10 September 2017.
  11. ↑ ": Panel: Young Women As An Economic Force, Youth Forum (CSW61)". UN Web TV. 2017-03-11. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
  12. ↑ ": Panel: Young Women's Economic Empowerment, Winter Youth Assembly". UN Web TV. 2017-02-02. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
  13. ↑ ": Youth Action to End Violence Against Women and Girls". UN Web TV. 2017-11-21. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
  14. ↑ ": Youth Involvement At The United National". UN Web TV. 2017-08-12. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
  15. ↑ ": Investing In Young Women's Leadership Is Kety To Implementing The SDGs". UN Web TV. 2017-08-12. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
  16. ↑ "International Women Of The Year". Retrieved 21 March 2016.
  17. ↑ "Rising Stars Award 2016 Shortlist". Retrieved 2016-09-28.
  18. ↑ "52 Feminists". 52 Feminists. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
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