Sapana Roka Magar, who cremates unclaimed bodies, in BBC 100 Women list

Sapana Roka Magar of Myagdi, who has been involved in cremation of unclaimed bodies, has been included by the BBC in its list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2020.

The 18-year-old joins Sarah Gilbert—who heads the Oxford University research for Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, Sanna Marin—who leads Finland's all-female coalition government, Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh—who has starred in Hollywood blockbusters like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and James Bond movie Tomorrow Never Dies, Pakistani actress Mahira Khan and US actress Jane Fonda in the list that has left one spot blank as a tribute, the BBC says, to countless women around the world who have made sacrifices to help others.