Acid Attack Survivor, Reshma Qureshi Will Proudly Walk At New York Fashion Week This Year!

Reshma was 18 years old when her brother-in-law pinned her down along with his friends and poured acid on her face. It has been years since then and Reshma Qureshi chose to live instead of cocooning into darkness. She has been a an integral part of the NGO named ‘Make Love Not Scars’ and is also the face of the award-winning campaign #EndAcidSale.

Now, New York based fashion house, FTL Moda has approached the foundation requesting Reshma to walk the ramp for the Fashion Week in New York breaking all beauty norms.

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Reshma will be walking in an independent show to spread awareness about people with disfigurement and disabilities with an aim to put an end to the stigma surrounding them.

 

When the news was broken down to this brave daughter of the country, she couldn’t hold her tears back. Her reaction was so priceless that it just fills your heart with joy.

The worlds awaits you, Reshma!

News Source: globalcitizen

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