Jannatul Ferdous is one of the BBC 100 Women 2023

The BBC has named Jannatul Ferdous of Bangladesh among the 100 most powerful and inspiring women in the world in 2023.

According to the BBC report that was published on Tuesday and disclosed the list, Jannatul, who had an accident that resulted in the burning of sixty percent of her body, went on to become a writer, filmmaker, and disability campaigner.

She started Voice & Views, a human rights organization that stands up for the rights of women who have experienced burns.

"Known as Ivy to her friends and family, she has made five short films and published three novels, using her storytelling to raise awareness around people living with disabilities," the report said.

"We were looking for candidates who had made headlines or influenced important stories over the past 12 months, as well as those who have inspiring stories to tell, or have achieved something significant or influenced their societies in ways that wouldn't necessarily make the news.

"A pool of names was also assessed against this year's theme -- climate change and its disproportionate impact on women and girls around the world, from which a group of 28 Climate Pioneers and other environmental leaders were selected. We represented voices from across the political spectrum and from all areas of society, explored names around topics that split opinion, and nominated women who have created their own change," the BBC report said.

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