Championing change

Fighting for LGBTQI+ issues and indigenous people’s rights for nearly 10 years, Rukshana Kapali was listed as one of this year’s most inspiring women in the world by BBC.

In the days following November 21, Rukshana Kapali garnered considerable attention. At times, she felt it was a bit overwhelming. The spotlight was on her due to her inclusion in the BBC 100 Women 2023 list. Annually, the BBC showcases a compilation of the most inspiring and influential women globally. This time, Rukshana Kapali found herself among notable individuals such as human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, Brazilian indigenous rights activist Sonja Guajajara and campaigner Michelle Obama.