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Fighting back against India's rape culture
When a man tried to rape Usha Vishwakarma she decided to fight back by setting up self-defence classes for women and girls. At first, people accused her of being a sex worker. But now she runs an award-winning organisation and has won the community's respect. (Photo: Usha Vishwakarma, Credit: ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ)
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