What is the meaning of the name "Nirbhaya"?
Q: What is the meaning of the name "Nirbhaya"?
A: Nirbhaya means "the fearless one" in Hindi.
Q: Who was Nirbhaya?
A: Nirbhaya was a 23-year-old physiotherapy student from India.
Q: When was Nirbhaya raped?
A: Nirbhaya was raped on December 16, 2012.
Q: Where was Nirbhaya raped?
A: Nirbhaya was raped on a bus in Delhi, India.
Q: Why was Nirbhaya known only by her pseudonym "Nirbhaya"?
A: Rape laws in India do not permit using a victim's name.
Q: What award did Nirbhaya receive in 2013?
A: Nirbhaya received the International Women of Courage Award from the U.S. Department of State, posthumously.
Q: Why was the award given to Nirbhaya given posthumously?
A: Nirbhaya had passed away before receiving the award.
