Rising Flame is a national award-winning non-profit organization based in India, working for recognition, protection and promotion of human rights of people with disabilities, particularly women and youth with disabilities. Rising Flame's vision is to build an inclusive world in which diverse bodies, minds and voices thrive with dignity; live free of discrimination, abuse and violence; and enjoy equal opportunities and access.
Since its establishment in 2017 as an organization led by women and persons with disabilities, it aims to enable persons with disabilities standing at multiple intersections to have a voice, have a space, be heard and lead from the front. The organization has a two-fold strategy—to build capacities of persons with disabilities and to influence the ecosystem. It's major programmes are on leadership, mental health, sexual and reproductive health, gender based violence, research and policy influence. Rising Flame is known for its groundbreaking research Neglected and Forgotten—the first report across the world capturing the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on lives of women with disabilities.
In 2023, Rising Flame also led the work in over twenty countries on disability, equity, justice in India's G20 presidency. Rising Flame is committed to advancing rights while upholding disability justice and feminist principles.
Website: www.risingflame.org.Socials: @risingflamenow
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