Rather than mourning her losses, she strived harder and instead pursued her lifelong dream of becoming a fashion designer. She ended up a finalist in the competition and thereon started her journey from a budding fashion designer to an icon in the industry. One in five women have disabilities, and the prevalence of disability is higher among women than men (19.2% vs. 12%). Ashcharya Peiris Facebook pageWomen and girls, in particular, face intersecting levels of exclusion, violence, and other obstacles that prevent them from being able to partake in society as protected citizens. Making it to the BBC's 100 Women 2019 list is just one of Ashcharya’s many great achievements.

Source: The Nation March 08, 2021 18:00 UTC