Radhika Chandiramani

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Radhika Chandiramani is the founder of TARSHI, a New Delhi–based NGO that works on issues of sexual and reproductive health and rights.[1] She is a clinical psychologist, writer and editor. Her published works on sexuality and human rights have been covered in media and scholarly reviews.[1][2][3][4] Chandiramani received the MacArthur Fellowship in the year 1995 for leadership development.[5][6][7] She is also the recipient of the 2003 Soros Reproductive Health and Rights Fellowship from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.[8]

Chandiramani trained in clinical psychology at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS).[9]

Founding of TARSHI

Chandiramani founded TARSHI in 1996, after receiving a fellowship from the MacArthur Foundation to start a helpline on sexual and reproductive health.[6][7] The helpline disseminated information, provided counselling and gave referrals for 13 years. TARSHI has since increased its scope and now implements trainings and other public education initiatives throughout South and Southeast Asia.[9][10]

Writing and publications

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