Swati Maliwal

Swati Maliwal (born 15 October 1984) is an Indian activist. She is the current Chairperson of Delhi Commission for Women. Before joining DCW, Maliwal worked as the advisor to the Chief Minister of Delhi on public grievances.

Swati Maliwal
Maliwal in July 2015
Chairperson Of Delhi Commission for Women
Assumed office
24 July 2015
Chief MinisterArvind Kejriwal
Personal details
Born (1984-10-15) 15 October 1984
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Residence(s)New Delhi, India
ProfessionSocial activist

Maliwal was a core member of the Indian Against Corruption movement led by social activist Anna Hazare and Arvind Kejriwal. After the formation of the Arvind Kejriwal government in 2015, Maliwal was appointed the Chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women.

Personal life

Maliwal was born in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh on 15 October 1984.[1] She went to Amity International School and then received a bachelor's degree in Information Technology from the JSS Academy of Technical Education.[1] She got a job at an MNC and left it to join an NGO called "Parivartan". Maliwal was married to Aam Aadmi Party leader Naveen Jaihind. They divorced in February 2020.[2]

Political career

Maliwal started her first term as Chairperson of Delhi Commission for Women in July 2015.[3] At the time, she was the Aam Aadmi Party leader.[3] Her tenure in the position was extended another three years in July 2018.[4] She is the youngest person to hold the role of commissioner for women.[5]

In 2018, she went on a 10-day hunger strike which started on 13 April.[6][7] She had several demands, including the passage of an ordinance requiring the death penalty for individuals who rape children under age 12, recruiting police under United Nations standards and demanding accountability of the police.[6] Maliwal published an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.[8] Her strike took place during a series of protests surrounding two alleged rapes of girls ages 16 and 8.[7]

In Media

In a podcast episode, Swati Maliwal addresses the globally impactful video depicting an assault in Manipur in May 2023. She offers her profound insights and personal experiences, shedding light on critical women's rights issues in India. From her initiatives to combat violence against women to her relentless pursuit of justice, Swati’s journey exemplifies the essence of resilience.[9]

References
  1. Krishna, Srikanth (20 August 2018). "Who is Swati Maliwal and why is she on indefinite hunger strike?". IB Times. International Business Times. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  2. India Today Web Desk (19 February 2020). "My fairytale ended: DCW chief Swati Maliwal announces divorce from AAP leader Naveen Jaihind on Twitter: – India News". India Today. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
  3. "Swati Maliwal Takes Charge as DCW Chief". The Pioneer. 21 July 2015. Archived from the original on 15 October 2018.
  4. "Swati Maliwal's Term as DCW Chief Extended". Hindustan Times. 24 July 2018. Archived from the original on 15 October 2018. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  5. Safi, Michael (5 May 2017). "Her pain should be our pain': the woman tackling Delhi's rape crisis". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  6. "DCW chief Swati Maliwal ends hunger strike after 10 days". Indian Express. 21 April 2018. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
  7. "Indian women's commissioner on hunger strike over rape laws". Manveena Suri. CNN. 18 April 2018. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  8. "Swati Maliwal: Call to speed up child rape executions in India". BBC News. 16 December 2017. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  9. "Driving Change: Championing Women's Rights in India with Swati Maliwal - Global Indian Network". 5 August 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
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