Women at Café Sheroes. Photo: Ritu Mahendru.Far from the limelight of the Taj Mahal, Café Sheroes in Agra, India is run by survivors of acid attacks.
Girls and women, who were attacked by their male stalkers, jilted lovers, relatives or fathers, are serving hot drinks and working as chefs. In one corner, t-shirts that read “Stop Acid Attacks” and “My beauty is my smile” are for sale.
Those who work here support broader campaigns for gender equality – for women to access public places without fear of violence, and express themselves freely.
