Drivers of change

Manasi Chaudhari and Navya Naveli Nanda take up women’s legal rights through their initiative, Nyayari

Navya and I have a shared passion for women empowerment. Her strength in mental health and my expertise in legality together can further uplift women and strengthen the communities.”

— MANASI CHAUDHARI Hyderabad-based advocate

I learnt about Manasi’s Pink Legal and was curious to know about it. I believe women’s legal rights are not spoken about, so Manasi and I decided we wanted to do something for women’s rights. Nyayari is an extension to my current efforts of supporting gender equality and women’s mental health.

— NAYVA NAVELI NANDA, Amitabh Bachchan’s granddaughter

Hyderabad-based advocate Manasi Chaudhari and Navya Naveli Nanda, Amitabh Bachchan’s granddaughter, have collaborated to make legal awareness and mental health support accessible to women. Together, they founded ‘Nyayari’, a one-of-a-kind initiative to reinstate and protect the fundamental rights of women and uplift them holistically.

Nyayari, which commenced its services on 26 August, a day that coincides with Women’s Equality Day, deals with domestic violence, gender inequality, sexual harassment, mental health and other issues pertaining to a woman’s life. And in less than a week since they began, Nyayari received more than 50 complaints from women through their website on various issues. The four inhouse, dedicated female lawyers (including two mental health counsellors) have been looking into the issues. While Navya brings her extensive work in education, mental health, financial independence and gender equality to support the initiative, Manasi would share her legal expertise to educate women about their legal rights.