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  • A woman walks past as a customer browses at a newsstand in Defence Colony market, New Delhi, where Indian and Indian versions of international magazines are displayed for sale on 18 September 2008. Photo : Suzanne Lee for The National.
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  • A woman walks past a newsstand in Defence Colony market, New Delhi, where Indian and Indian versions of international magazines are displayed for sale on 18 September 2008. Photo : Suzanne Lee for The National.
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  • Indian and Indian versions of international magazines are displayed for sale at a newsstand in Defence Colony market in New Delhi on 18 September 2008. Photo : Suzanne Lee for The National.
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  • Customers pick up Indian and Indian versions of international magazines at a newsstand in Khan market in New Delhi on 18 September 2008. Photo : Suzanne Lee for The National.
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  • Shoppers walk past a newsstand that sells Indian and Indian versions of international magazines in Khan market in New Delhi on 18 September 2008. Photo : Suzanne Lee for The National.
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  • Customers browse and purchase Indian and Indian versions of international magazines at a newsstand in Khan market in New Delhi on 18 September 2008. Photo : Suzanne Lee for The National.
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  • The yeshivas pray amongst Indian Jews in the Tiphaereth Israel synagogue in Mumbai, India. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Shochet Elkana Shapurkar (aged 37) puts tefillin in his one room home near the docks of Mumbai, India. Elkana lived in Jerusalem from 1995-2002 and served as a medical doctor in the Israeli army. He married a Cochin (indian) jew when he returned to India in 2002. His shochet certification was done in Israel. He also gives tours of the old jewish sectors of Mumbai and Cochin. Wife, Ellana (aged 35) works with a travel agency. Their dream for their son, Yedediya (2yrs 4 mths old) is to be a Rabbi. Yedediya loves singing jewish religious songs and intently observes his father in prayer. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Orthodox Indian jew Solomon Ruben Galsurker (aged 61) puts tefillin in his one room home while his wife, Seema Solomon Galsurker (aged 58) lights shabbos candles. The couple have 4 sons and 1 daughter in Israel, with their youngest son, 22 year old Abner Solomon Galsurker still in India, studying commerce. They remain in India to take care of the Shaar Hattefilla synagogue in Mashla village where they come from. more info in email on inter racial riots that was saved by this jewish home. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Yeshiva Levi reads the Megillah to a group of Indian Jews at the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews hostel in Mumbai, India, during Purim. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Indian Jewish relatives and friends watch as a circumcision is performed at the Tiphaereth Israel synagogue in Mumbai, India. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Orthodox Indian jew Solomon Ruben Galsurker (aged 61) puts tefillin in his one room home while his wife, Seema Solomon Galsurker (aged 58) lights shabbos candles. The couple have 4 sons and 1 daughter in Israel, with their youngest son, 22 year old Abner Solomon Galsurker still in India, studying commerce. They remain in India to take care of the Shaar Hattefilla synagogue in Mashla village where they come from. more info in email on inter racial riots that was saved by this jewish home. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Chabad Lubavitch
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  • (L-R) 26 year old sailor Third Officer Jaswinder Singh's wife Nirmal Singh (aged 23) and son Abhimanyu (aged 2), and brother Rigan Singh visit Delhi from Haryana..Immediate family members of the 6 Indian sailors, out of 24 international crew members of the M.V. Iceberg 1, held captive by Somali pirates visit the Indian capital of Delhi to hold a press conference in hope of pushing for the release of the hostages. Captured 16 months ago as it was docked at Aden Port, Gulf of Aden, Somalia, MV Iceberg 1 is the longest-held ship by Somali pirates. The Indian sailors are Dheeraj Tiwari, Swapnil Jadhav, Ganesh Mohite, Saji Kumar Purshottam, Santosh Kumar Yadav and Jaswinder Singh. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • (L-R) Unni Gopan, brother of Shaji Kumar (aged 39), Dadasaheb B Jadhav, father of Swapnil Jadhav (aged 24), and Purshotam Tiwari, father of Dhiraj Kumar (aged 26)..Immediate family members of the 6 Indian sailors, out of 24 international crew members of the M.V. Iceberg 1, held captive by Somali pirates visit the Indian capital of Delhi to hold a press conference in hope of pushing for the release of the hostages. Captured 16 months ago as it was docked at Aden Port, Gulf of Aden, Somalia, MV Iceberg 1 is the longest-held ship by Somali pirates. The Indian sailors are Dheeraj Tiwari, Swapnil Jadhav, Ganesh Mohite, Saji Kumar Purshottam, Santosh Kumar Yadav and Jaswinder Singh. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • (L-R) 26 year old sailor Third Officer Jaswinder Singh's wife Nirmal Singh (aged 23) and son Abhimanyu (aged 2), and brother Rigan Singh visit Delhi from Haryana..Immediate family members of the 6 Indian sailors, out of 24 international crew members of the M.V. Iceberg 1, held captive by Somali pirates visit the Indian capital of Delhi to hold a press conference in hope of pushing for the release of the hostages. Captured 16 months ago as it was docked at Aden Port, Gulf of Aden, Somalia, MV Iceberg 1 is the longest-held ship by Somali pirates. The Indian sailors are Dheeraj Tiwari, Swapnil Jadhav, Ganesh Mohite, Saji Kumar Purshottam, Santosh Kumar Yadav and Jaswinder Singh. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • (L-R) Unni Gopan, brother of Shaji Kumar (aged 39), Dadasaheb B Jadhav, father of Swapnil Jadhav (aged 24), and Purshotam Tiwari, father of Dhiraj Kumar (aged 26)..Immediate family members of the 6 Indian sailors, out of 24 international crew members of the M.V. Iceberg 1, held captive by Somali pirates visit the Indian capital of Delhi to hold a press conference in hope of pushing for the release of the hostages. Captured 16 months ago as it was docked at Aden Port, Gulf of Aden, Somalia, MV Iceberg 1 is the longest-held ship by Somali pirates. The Indian sailors are Dheeraj Tiwari, Swapnil Jadhav, Ganesh Mohite, Saji Kumar Purshottam, Santosh Kumar Yadav and Jaswinder Singh. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • (L-R) Unni Gopan, brother of Shaji Kumar (aged 39), Dadasaheb B Jadhav, father of Swapnil Jadhav (aged 24), and Purshotam Tiwari, father of Dhiraj Kumar (aged 26)..Immediate family members of the 6 Indian sailors, out of 24 international crew members of the M.V. Iceberg 1, held captive by Somali pirates visit the Indian capital of Delhi to hold a press conference in hope of pushing for the release of the hostages. Captured 16 months ago as it was docked at Aden Port, Gulf of Aden, Somalia, MV Iceberg 1 is the longest-held ship by Somali pirates. The Indian sailors are Dheeraj Tiwari, Swapnil Jadhav, Ganesh Mohite, Saji Kumar Purshottam, Santosh Kumar Yadav and Jaswinder Singh. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • (L-R) Unni Gopan, brother of Shaji Kumar (aged 39), Dadasaheb B Jadhav, father of Swapnil Jadhav (aged 24), and Purshotam Tiwari, father of Dhiraj Kumar (aged 26)..Immediate family members of the 6 Indian sailors, out of 24 international crew members of the M.V. Iceberg 1, held captive by Somali pirates visit the Indian capital of Delhi to hold a press conference in hope of pushing for the release of the hostages. Captured 16 months ago as it was docked at Aden Port, Gulf of Aden, Somalia, MV Iceberg 1 is the longest-held ship by Somali pirates. The Indian sailors are Dheeraj Tiwari, Swapnil Jadhav, Ganesh Mohite, Saji Kumar Purshottam, Santosh Kumar Yadav and Jaswinder Singh. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • Tsemang Dolma (left) and a friend prepare breakfast in the 200 year old kitchen of Rinchen's house on 2nd June 2009. They run a home stay program in Ulley Valley, a scattered village of only 5 houses, one school, 38 people, 4 school children, and 4 pet dogs. The village is not accessible by road. The homestay program is managed by 'Snow Leopard Conservation Organisation', an NGO that helps families in the mountains that face constant snow leopard attacks on their live stock. Leh town is 3505m above sea level, in the Indian Himalayan mountains, in the region of Ladakh, located in the Indian Himalayas, in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • (L-R) 26 year old sailor Third Officer Jaswinder Singh's wife Nirmal Singh (aged 23) and son Abhimanyu (aged 2), and brother Rigan Singh visit Delhi from Haryana..Immediate family members of the 6 Indian sailors, out of 24 international crew members of the M.V. Iceberg 1, held captive by Somali pirates visit the Indian capital of Delhi to hold a press conference in hope of pushing for the release of the hostages. Captured 16 months ago as it was docked at Aden Port, Gulf of Aden, Somalia, MV Iceberg 1 is the longest-held ship by Somali pirates. The Indian sailors are Dheeraj Tiwari, Swapnil Jadhav, Ganesh Mohite, Saji Kumar Purshottam, Santosh Kumar Yadav and Jaswinder Singh. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • (L-R) Dadasaheb B Jadhav, father of Swapnil Jadhav (aged 24), Purshotam Tiwari, father of Dhiraj Kumar (aged 26), and Unni Gopan, brother of Shaji Kumar (aged 39)..Immediate family members of the 6 Indian sailors, out of 24 international crew members of the M.V. Iceberg 1, held captive by Somali pirates visit the Indian capital of Delhi to hold a press conference in hope of pushing for the release of the hostages. Captured 16 months ago as it was docked at Aden Port, Gulf of Aden, Somalia, MV Iceberg 1 is the longest-held ship by Somali pirates. The Indian sailors are Dheeraj Tiwari, Swapnil Jadhav, Ganesh Mohite, Saji Kumar Purshottam, Santosh Kumar Yadav and Jaswinder Singh. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • Rinchen's mother, Tsemang Dolma makes dough bread for breakfast in the 200 year old kitchen of Rinchen's house on 2nd June 2009. They run a home stay program in Ulley Valley, a scattered village of only 5 houses, one school, 38 people, 4 school children, and 4 pet dogs. The village is not accessible by road. The homestay program is managed by 'Snow Leopard Conservation Organisation', an NGO that helps families in the mountains that face constant snow leopard attacks on their live stock. Leh town is 3505m above sea level, in the Indian Himalayan mountains, in the valley of Ladakh, located in the Indian Himalayas, in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • (L-R) 26 year old sailor Third Officer Jaswinder Singh's wife Nirmal Singh (aged 23) and son Abhimanyu (aged 2), and brother Rigan Singh visit Delhi from Haryana..Immediate family members of the 6 Indian sailors, out of 24 international crew members of the M.V. Iceberg 1, held captive by Somali pirates visit the Indian capital of Delhi to hold a press conference in hope of pushing for the release of the hostages. Captured 16 months ago as it was docked at Aden Port, Gulf of Aden, Somalia, MV Iceberg 1 is the longest-held ship by Somali pirates. The Indian sailors are Dheeraj Tiwari, Swapnil Jadhav, Ganesh Mohite, Saji Kumar Purshottam, Santosh Kumar Yadav and Jaswinder Singh. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • (L-R) 26 year old sailor Third Officer Jaswinder Singh's wife Nirmal Singh (aged 23) and son Abhimanyu (aged 2), and brother Rigan Singh visit Delhi from Haryana..Immediate family members of the 6 Indian sailors, out of 24 international crew members of the M.V. Iceberg 1, held captive by Somali pirates visit the Indian capital of Delhi to hold a press conference in hope of pushing for the release of the hostages. Captured 16 months ago as it was docked at Aden Port, Gulf of Aden, Somalia, MV Iceberg 1 is the longest-held ship by Somali pirates. The Indian sailors are Dheeraj Tiwari, Swapnil Jadhav, Ganesh Mohite, Saji Kumar Purshottam, Santosh Kumar Yadav and Jaswinder Singh. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • Tourists hold up the national flag of India for photos as they stop on the top of the Khardung La pass at 5602m in the Nubra Valley, Ladakh on 4th June 2009. The valley of Ladakh is located in the Indian Himalayas, in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • Tourists hold up the national flag of India for photos as they stop on the top of the Khardung La (Pass) at 5602m in the Nubra Valley, Ladakh on 4th June 2009. The valley of Ladakh is located in the Indian Himalayas, in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • Rinchen's mother, Tsemang Dolma makes chuitagi for lunch on 2nd June 2009. They run a home stay program in Ulley Valley, a scattered village of only 5 houses, one school, 38 people, 4 school children, and 4 pet dogs. The village is not accessible by road. The homestay program is managed by 'Snow Leopard Conservation Organisation', an NGO that helps families in the mountains that face constant snow leopard attacks on their livestock. Leh town is 3505m above sea level, in the Indian Himalayan mountains, in the valley of Ladakh is located in the Indian Himalayas, in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • Rinchen Namgyal, aged 19, helps his mother with the cooking on 2nd June 2009. They run a home stay program in Ulley Valley, a scattered village of only 5 houses, one school, 38 people, 4 school children, and 4 pet dogs. The village is not accessible by road. The homestay program is managed by 'Snow Leopard Conservation Organisation', an NGO that helps families in the mountains that face constant snow leopard attacks on their livestock. Leh town is 3505m above sea level, in the Indian Himalayan mountains, in the valley of Ladakh is located in the Indian Himalayas, in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • Rinchen Namgyal, aged 19, sits by the window with his 10 year old dog, Tommy as he waits for lunch on 2nd June 2009. Rinchen and his family run a home stay program in Ulley Valley, a scattered village of only 5 houses, one school, 38 people, 4 school children, and 4 pet dogs. The village is not accessible by road. The homestay program is managed by 'Snow Leopard Conservation Organisation', an NGO that helps families in the mountains that face constant snow leopard attacks on their livestock. Leh town is 3505m above sea level, in the Indian Himalayan mountains, in the valley of Ladakh is located in the Indian Himalayas, in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • Tsering Dolma, a friend of the family prepares breakfast in the 200 year old kitchen of Rinchen's house on 2nd June 2009. They run a home stay program in Ulley Valley, a scattered village of only 5 houses, one school, 38 people, 4 school children, and 4 pet dogs. The village is not accessible by road. The homestay program is managed by 'Snow Leopard Conservation Organisation', an NGO that helps families in the mountains that face constant snow leopard attacks on their live stock. Leh town is 3505m above sea level, in the Indian Himalayan mountains, in the region of Ladakh, located in the Indian Himalayas, in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • Female drivers point out locations as a map reading class is held in Azad Foundation.<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
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  • Ekta Yadav aged 28 on the streets of Delhi on 30th March 2010.<br />
These female drivers were part of a program by Azad Foundation.<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
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  • Passengers rush to buy Idly Sambhar, a south Indian speciality, during a 15 minute stop at Nagpur station, Maharashtra, while a newspaper wallah sells Indian daily newspapers...Train passengers on the Himsagar Express 6318 going from Jammu Tawi station to Kanyakumari on 8th July 2009.. .6318 / Himsagar Express, India's longest single train journey, spanning 3720 kms, going from the mountains (Hima) to the seas (Sagar), from Jammu and Kashmir state of the Indian Himalayas to Kanyakumari, which is the southern most tip of India...Photo by Suzanne Lee / for The National
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  • Ekta Yadav aged 28 (right) and Mamta aged 26 (left) pose for a photo on 30th March 2010 in Radiant Limousine compounds.<br />
These female drivers were part of a program by Azad Foundation.<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
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  • Meenu Vadera (center, in blue) checks test papers as she jokes with students and staff on 30th March 2010 in Azad Foundation.<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
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  • Graduating female drivers sit for a theory test in Azad Foundation.<br />
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Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
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  • Graduating female drivers sit for a theory test in Azad Foundation.<br />
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Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
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  • Female drivers point out locations as a map reading class is held in Azad Foundation.<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
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  • Ekta aged 28 (left) and Mamta (right) aged 26 on the streets of Delhi on 30th March 2010.<br />
These female drivers were part of a program by Azad Foundation.<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
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  • Ekta Yadav aged 28 on the streets of Delhi on 30th March 2010.<br />
These female drivers were part of a program by Azad Foundation.<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
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  • Ekta Yadav aged 28 on the streets of Delhi on 30th March 2010.<br />
These female drivers were part of a program by Azad Foundation.<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
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  • Tibetan Buddhist monks go about their daily lives in the Diskit Monastery, Nubra Valley, Ladakh on 4th June 2009. Diskit, established in the early 15th century,  is located about 150km from Leh, in the Nubra valley where temperatures can drop to way below -40C in the winter time. The valley of Ladakh is located in the Indian Himalayas, in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • Tibetan Buddhist prayer items in the Diskit Monastery, Nubra Valley, Ladakh on 4th June 2009. The valley of Ladakh is located in the Indian Himalayas, in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • Horses graze on grass in the wetlands with the backdrop of the scenery of Nubra Valley, Ladakh on 4th June 2009. The valley of Ladakh is located in the Indian Himalayas, in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • Border Roads Organisation road workers sweep the highway against the backdrop scenery of Nubra Valley, Ladakh on 4th June 2009. The valley of Ladakh is located in the Indian Himalayas, in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • View of the upper Indus river on 3rd June 2009 on the way to Leh from Hemis and Ulley Valley, Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, Indian Himalayas. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • Scenery of the Himalayan desert and mountains on 3rd June 2009 on the way to Leh from Hemis and Ulley Valley, Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jammu & Kashmir, Indian Himalayas. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • Rinchen Namgyal, aged 19, carries burning juniper around the room for the daily morning prayers in the ancient family gonpa on the roof of the 200 year old house on 3rd June 2009.. .They run a home stay program in Ulley Valley, a scattered village of only 5 houses, one school, 38 people, 4 school children, and 4 pet dogs. The village is not accessible by road. The homestay program is managed by 'Snow Leopard Conservation Organisation', an NGO that helps families in the mountains that face constant snow leopard attacks on their livestock...Leh town is 3505m above sea level, in the Indian Himalayan mountains. Multimedia travel story assignment to Leh, Ladakh with Scott Macmillan.  Photo by Suzanne Lee / For The National
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  • While her daughter, Dolka plays nearby, on 2nd June 2009, Yangchan Tsering irrigates the fileds next to her house, one of only 3 houses scattered on one side of the Valley of Ulley. Ulley Valley is a valley with a scattered village of only 5 houses, one school, 38 people, 4 school children, and 4 pet dogs. The village is not accessible by road. The valley of Ladakh is located in the Indian Himalayas, in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • Yangchan Tsering irrigates the fileds on 2nd June 2009, next to her house, one of only 3 houses scattered on one side of the Valley of Ulley. Ulley Valley is a valley with a scattered village of only 5 houses, one school, 38 people, 4 school children, and 4 pet dogs. The village is not accessible by road. The valley of Ladakh is located in the Indian Himalayas, in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • Yangchan Tsering milks a yak on 2nd June 2009 as her daughter Dolka plays in the fields. Their relatives run a home stay program in Ulley Valley, a scattered village of only 5 houses, one school, 38 people, 4 school children, and 4 pet dogs. The village is not accessible by road. The homestay program is managed by 'Snow Leopard Conservation Organisation', an NGO that helps families in the mountains that face constant snow leopard attacks on their live stock. Ulley is located in the region of Ladakh, located in the Indian Himalayas, in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • The only school teacher in the whole valley of Ulley cooks dinner in a 200 year old kitchen on 1st June 2009. Ulley is a scattered village of only 5 houses, one school, 38 people, 4 school children, and 4 pet dogs. The village is not accessible by road. Ulley is located in the region of Ladakh, located in the Indian Himalayas, in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • A monk spins the prayer wheel before morning prayers at sunrise at Thiksay Monastery on 1st June 2009. Thiksay, founded in the 15th century, sits on a hill 19 km southeast of Leh town, and houses approximately 100 monks. Leh, seen in the background, is tucked away at 3505m in the Indian Himalayas, Jammu and Kashmir state, India. Photo by Suzanne Lee / For The National
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  • Ekta Yadav aged 28 (left) and Mamta aged 26 pose for a photo on 30th March 2010 in Radiant Limousine compounds.<br />
These female drivers were part of a program by Azad Foundation.<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
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  • Meenu Vadera poses for a portrait on 30th March 2010 in Azad Foundation.<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
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  • Meenu Vadera poses for a portrait on 30th March 2010 in Azad Foundation.<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
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  • Meenu Vadera (center, in blue) checks test papers as she jokes with students and staff on 30th March 2010 in Azad Foundation.<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
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  • Meenu Vadera (center, in blue) checks test papers as she jokes with students and staff on 30th March 2010 in Azad Foundation.<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
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  • Graduating female drivers sit for a theory test in Azad Foundation.<br />
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Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
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  • Meenu Vadera (center, in blue) talks with students and staff on 30th March 2010 in Azad Foundation.<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
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  • Female drivers point out locations as a map reading class is held in Azad Foundation.<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
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  • Female drivers point out locations as a map reading class is held in Azad Foundation.<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
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  • A pre-learners-licence class is held in Azad Foundation as a new batch of women prepare to take an examination for their 'L' licence.<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
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  • A pre-learners-licence class is held in Azad Foundation as a new batch of women prepare to take an examination for their 'L' licence.<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
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  • A pre-learners-licence class is held in Azad Foundation as a new batch of women prepare to take an examination for their 'L' licence.<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
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  • Ekta aged 28 (right) and Mamta (left) aged 26 on the streets of Delhi on 30th March 2010.<br />
These female drivers were part of a program by Azad Foundation.<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
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  • Ekta aged 28 (leftt) and Mamta (right) aged 26 pose for a photo on 30th March 2010 with their driving licences and chaffeur cards.<br />
These female drivers were part of a program by Azad Foundation.<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
    Suzanne20100330-Azad-Foundation-0127.JPG
  • Ekta Yadav, aged 28, pose for a photo on 30th March 2010 with her driving licence, the only proof of identity she has.<br />
These female drivers were part of a program by Azad Foundation.<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
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  • Mamta, aged 26 on the streets of Delhi on 30th March 2010.<br />
These female drivers were part of a program by Azad Foundation.<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
    Suzanne20100330-Azad-Foundation-0059.JPG
  • Ekta Yadav aged 28 on the streets of Delhi on 30th March 2010.<br />
These female drivers were part of a program by Azad Foundation.<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
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  • Nafeesa, 27, tends to one of her 4 children while rolling bidis (indian cigarettes) in her house in a slum in Tonk, Rajasthan, India, on 19th June 2012. Nafeesa's health deteriorated from bad birth spacing and over-working. While her husband works far from home, she rolls bidis (indian cigarettes) to make an income and support the family. She single-handedly runs the household and this has taken a toll on her health and financial insufficiencies has affected her children's health. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Save The Children UK
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  • A quick glimpse of the extended conflict between the Indian administration and the separatists of Kashmir (India).
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  • A herd of goats graze on shrubs and trees near the Hundar sand dunes. Scenery of Nubra Valley, Ladakh on 4th June 2009. The valley of Ladakh is located in the Indian Himalayas, in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • Tourists ride Bactrian camels across the desert sand dunes in Hundar. The camels are a legacy left behind by the caravans plying the trade routes between Punjab and China. Scenery of Nubra Valley, Ladakh on 4th June 2009. The valley of Ladakh is located in the Indian Himalayas, in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • Panoramic scenery of Nubra Valley, Ladakh on 4th June 2009 while driving from Leh town to Hundar, Diskit, Sumur and Panamik. On the way, one drives across the world's highest motorable pass, Khardung La, 5505m. The valley of Ladakh is located in the Indian Himalayas, in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. Photo by Suzanne Lee
    SLee20090604-Nubra_Valley-2545.jpg
  • A group of yaks stroll across the highway. Scenery of Nubra Valley, Ladakh on 4th June 2009 while driving from Leh town to Hundar, Diskit, Sumur and Panamik. On the way, drive across the world's highest motorable pass, Khardung La, 5505m. The valley of Ladakh is located in the Indian Himalayas, in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. Photo by Suzanne Lee
    SLee20090604-Nubra_Valley-2381.jpg
  • Panoramic view of the scenery of Nubra Valley, Ladakh on 4th June 2009 while driving from Leh town to Hundar, Diskit, Sumur and Panamik. On the way, drive across the world's highest motorable pass, Khardung La, 5505m. The valley of Ladakh is located in the Indian Himalayas, in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. Photo by Suzanne Lee
    SLee20090604-Nubra_Valley-2371.jpg
  • Scenery of Nubra Valley, Ladakh on 4th June 2009 while driving from Leh town to Hundar, Diskit, Sumur and Panamik. On the way, one drives across the world's highest motorable pass, Khardung La, 5505m. The valley of Ladakh is located in the Indian Himalayas, in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. Photo by Suzanne Lee
    SLee20090604-Nubra_Valley-2237.jpg
  • Scenery of Nubra Valley, Ladakh on 4th June 2009 while driving from Leh town to Hundar, Diskit, Sumur and Panamik. On the way, one drives across the world's highest motorable pass, Khardung La, 5505m. The valley of Ladakh is located in the Indian Himalayas, in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. Photo by Suzanne Lee
    SLee20090604-Nubra_Valley-2133.jpg
  • A tourist walks uphill through the snow and prayer flags, to a small gompa just behind the signboards at the Khardung La (Pass) at 5602m in the Nubra Valley, Ladakh on 4th June 2009. The valley of Ladakh is located in the Indian Himalayas, in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • Tourists pose for photos in front of signboards as they stop on the top of the Khardung La (Pass) at 5602m in the Nubra Valley, Ladakh on 4th June 2009.  The valley of Ladakh is located in the Indian Himalayas, in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • Scenery of Nubra Valley, Ladakh on 4th June 2009 while driving from Leh town to Hundar, Diskit, Sumur and Panamik. On the way, one drives across the world's highest motorable pass, Khardung La, 5602m. The valley of Ladakh is located in the Indian Himalayas, in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. Photo by Suzanne Lee
    SLee20090604-Nubra_Valley-1796.jpg
  • Scenery of the Himalayan mountains from the bus drivers' cabin on 3rd June 2009 on the way to Leh from Hemis and Ulley Valley, Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir.  The valley of Ladakh is located in the Indian Himalayas, in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • Ladakhi locals board the bus on 3rd June 2009 on the way to Leh from Hemis and Ulley Valley. The valley of Ladakh is located in the Indian Himalayas, in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • Rinchen Namgyal, aged 19, and his cousin, Stanzin Changchuk take a stroll home next to a stream in Ulley Valley, Ladakh on 2nd June 2009 after visiting a neighbour who lives about an hour's walk up the mountain. There are only 3 houses scattered on one side of the valley of Ulley, in the region of Ladakh is located in the Indian Himalayas, in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • Yak skulls left out to dry in the sun under a chorten with prayer stones in the compound of a house in the valley of Ulley. Yak meat is a staple in Ladakhi diet. Ulley Valley is a valley with a scattered village of only 5 houses, one school, 38 people, 4 school children, and 4 pet dogs. The village is not accessible by road. The valley of Ladakh is located in the Indian Himalayas, in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. Photo by Suzanne Lee
    SLee20090602-Ulley_Valley_Homestay-1...jpg
  • While her daughter, Dolka plays nearby, on 2nd June 2009, Yangchan Tsering tends to her farm next to her house, one of only 3 houses scattered on one side of the Valley of Ulley. Ulley Valley is a valley with a scattered village of only 5 houses, one school, 38 people, 4 school children, and 4 pet dogs. The village is not accessible by road. The valley of Ladakh is located in the Indian Himalayas, in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • Ladakhi women cook dinner on 1st June 2009, in the 200 year old kitchen for friends, family and guests of a home stay programme with a traditional Ladakhi family in Ulley Valley, a scattered village of only 5 houses, one school, 38 people, 4 school children, and 4 pet dogs. The village is not accessible by road. The home stay program is managed by 'Snow Leopard Conservation Organisation', an NGO that helps families in the mountains that face constant snow leopard attacks on their live stock. Ulley is located in the region of Ladakh, located in the Indian Himalayas, in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • Scenery on the outskirts of Leh town on 1st June 2009. Leh is 3505m above sea level, in the Indian Himalayan mountains, in the region of Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, India.  Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • Meenu Vadera poses for a portrait on 30th March 2010 in Azad Foundation.<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
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  • Meenu Vadera (center, in blue) checks test papers as she jokes with students and staff on 30th March 2010 in Azad Foundation.<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
    Suzanne20100330-Azad-Foundation-0536.JPG
  • Graduating female drivers sit for a theory test in Azad Foundation.<br />
<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
    Suzanne20100330-Azad-Foundation-0444.JPG
  • Graduating female drivers sit for a theory test in Azad Foundation.<br />
<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
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  • Graduating female drivers sit for a theory test in Azad Foundation.<br />
<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
    Suzanne20100330-Azad-Foundation-0405.JPG
  • Meenu Vadera (center, in blue) talks with students and staff on 30th March 2010 in Azad Foundation.<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
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  • Maps, anti-abuse posters and social campaign posters adorn the walls of Azad Foundation.<br />
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Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
    Suzanne20100330-Azad-Foundation-0294.JPG
  • Meenu Vadera (center, in blue) talks with students and staff on 30th March 2010 in Azad Foundation.<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
    Suzanne20100330-Azad-Foundation-0293.JPG
  • A pre-learners-licence class is held in Azad Foundation as a new batch of women prepare to take an examination for their 'L' licence.<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
    Suzanne20100330-Azad-Foundation-0181.JPG
  • Ekta Yadav, aged 28, pose for a photo on 30th March 2010 with her driving licence and chaffeur card.<br />
These female drivers were part of a program by Azad Foundation.<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
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  • Ekta Yadav, aged 28, pose for a photo on 30th March 2010 with her driving licence, the only proof of identity she has.<br />
These female drivers were part of a program by Azad Foundation.<br />
Currently training their 4th batch of students, Azad Foundation was set up by Meenu Vadera (Executive Director) in New Delhi, India, to train Indian women in driving services. Upon completion, these women work as personal drivers for a period of time before they upgrade their driving licences to commercial licences, allowing them to drive taxis. With this program, Azad aims to empower Indian women including those previously abused or trafficked, while making Delhi a safer place for women travelling in public transport. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Panos London
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