Bilkis Bano, one of the most well known and recognised faces of the anti CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act) protests in Delhi, has been included in the BBC’s 100 most influential women of 2020 list.

She was earlier included in TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People.

The list, which celebrates inspirational and influential women across the globe, from high profile names to unsung heroes, also includes 82-year-old Bano for leading a peaceful protest against the citizenship law.

“In a year of unprecedented turbulence, this year’s theme is ‘How Women Led Change in 2020’ and celebrates some of the scientists, public health experts, and healthcare workers who have helped us weather the storm of the global pandemic, as well as women from other industries who have all been leaders of change in their own way – from politicians, lawyers and architects to actors, writers, athletes, singers and those who have sought to improve the lives of others in their community,” the BBC said in a statement.

“Bilkis Bano became the face of a long-running protest in New Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh. At 82, Bilkis was part of a group of women who peacefully protested against a controversial citizenship law”, BBC said.

The release of the list this week kicks off the BBC’s spotlight on women’s experiences around the world with a week of special interviews, inspirational masterclasses, documentaries, features and digital content across the BBC’s UK and international TV, radio and online services.