The People Behind AWB India

Advocates, researchers, psychologists, and activists united by a belief that education and law can build a more inclusive India.

Founders

Leadership

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Adv. Suraj Tomar

Founder
AdvocateResearcher

Adv. Suraj Tomar is the Founder of Action for Well Being and a practising advocate at the Karkardooma Courts, Delhi. With expertise in LGBTQIA+ rights, constitutional law, and social justice advocacy, he has been a leading voice in queer rights education across India.

He has participated as a panellist at Ambedkar University of Law, IMIRC College of Law, represented AWB at Humsafar Trust's sex workers' rights workshop, and co-organised the two-day national conference at IIMT University in 2025.

Research Scholar, Law — SRM University Advocate, Karkardooma Court, Delhi Based in Delhi
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Abhishek Dey

Co-Founder
ResearcherKeshav Suri Fellow

Abhishek Dey is the Co-Founder of AWB India and a Research Scholar in Biological Sciences at IIT Delhi. As a Keshav Suri Fellow 2023, he brings scientific rigour and activist experience to AWB's programmes on gender identity, HIV/AIDS, and mental health.

He has moderated the panel discussion at SRM University, conducted gender sensitisation workshops at SAGE International School, Calcutta International School, and participated in events at College of Vocational Studies (DU).

Research Scholar, Biological Sciences — IIT Delhi Keshav Suri Fellow, 2023
Core Members

The Team

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Adv. Arundhati Banerjee

Legal Member

Research Scholar, Law, DBS Global University · Advocate, Karkardooma Court, Delhi

Law
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Adv. Rohit Saini

Legal Member

Practising Advocate, Rohini Court, Delhi. Legal research and court representation support.

Law
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Ms. Liza Hazarika

Psychologist

Counsellor at The Hans Foundation, Gurgaon. Leads AWB's mental health awareness track.

Mental Health
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Ankit Dhatterwal

Student Member

Student at IME Ghaziabad. Represents the next generation of queer rights advocates.

Student

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