I had fallen in with people who controlled me, and lost my self confidence. But I have since come out of that spell, and am telling you to stand up for yourself.

'No offence, but ladies work, study & pursue their hobbies. You do well too, but there’s nothing very special like you don’t excel anywhere.'

15 year old Jasoda from Ashapura village of Jodhpur in Rajasthan is an inspiration as a teen leader for a better life for girls.

Every time I listened to what 'they' told me, I lost a little more of my true self.

She Runs Government, a fellowship program launched by the Femme First Foundation will focus on training and mentoring of women in politics.