Mumbai, Feb 27 : Sandhya Shetty is a name that needs no introduction. She is a woman of many talents -- a supermodel, an actor, and a Commonwealth Gold medalist in Karate.

Beyond her impressive achievements, Sandhya is committed to empowering women and girls across the country.  Ahead of the International Women's Day (March 8), Sandhya shared her fearless battle towards making a safe space for women, protecting them from abuse, supporting health initiatives, and improving lives.  "A state of Nofear is a choice to change you bring within you," Sandhya said.  Sandhya's mission with Nofear is to provoke a shift in the thought process of the people.  "We need to inculcate the importance of gender equality on the root level in schools and homes. Both girls and boys must treat each other with respect on every level," she said.  Sandhya's journey towards championing women's rights began with her own experiences. She has always believed that women are affected by all forms of violence, and also by discrimination.  Her initiative -- Nofear, works to promote women's rights across the country, violence against women in every form, empowering and educating them, teaching them self-defence.