Empowerment/Women's rights

    SANJAY SACHDEV & HARSH MALHOTRA

    new delhi / India
    We save lovers from death

    In India, so-called "honour crimes" are rife. Young people who want to marry for love face paying a high price. To prevent the worst acts of violence, Sanjay and Harsh started Love Commandos. It's an incredible effective support network that gives star-crossed lovers the chance to live happily ever after.

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