Managing Trustee, Aagaz Foundation Trust, Jaipur

Suman Devathiya is a seasoned social activist with over two decades of experience advancing gender and caste equity. At Aagaz Foundation Trust in Jaipur, she leads initiatives that promote community empowerment, education access, and advocacy for marginalized populations.

Rooted in an intersectional feminist framework, Suman’s work centers on capacity building for Dalit and marginalized women and girls. She has extensive expertise in policy advocacy, legal literacy, with deep knowledge of caste- and gender-based violence laws, including the SC/ST Act and the Domestic Violence Act.

Through grassroots organizing, civil society engagement, and feminist movement building, Suman continues to uplift the voices and leadership of women and girls, driving systemic change toward justice and equality.

Rise Up Together Cohort: Rajasthan, India, 2025