Kumud Singh

Kumud Singh is a passionate gender-rights advocate with over 17 years of experience advancing gender equity, social justice, and community empowerment.

As an independent consultant, Kumud has conducted more than 100 gender sensitisation workshops, developed awareness toolkits, mentored youth groups, and collaborated with leading institutions such as PHIA, GIZ, TISS, Population First, IGSSS, and several UN agencies. She has led numerous campaigns on gender-based violence, child rights, and adolescent health, and has authored over 35 articles, poems, and songs on gender equality.

Kumud’s impactful work has earned her several prestigious honours, including the Maja Koene Award (2023) and the Social Excellence Veteran Award (2024). She also serves as an External Member on multiple Internal Committees under the POSH Act, bringing her expertise to educational institutions and civil-society organisations.

Driven by empathy, creativity, and commitment, Kumud continues to champion gender justice across communities and institutions.