Angellica Aribam

Social, Political Activist

Indian Imphal, Manipur, India

Quick Info

ProfessionSocial, Political Activist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth22/01/1992
Age34 years
BirthplaceImphal, Manipur, India

Latest News about Angellica Aribam

2024/01/01

Angellica Aribam published 'The Fifteen: The Lives and Times of the Women in India's Constituent Assembly' in 2024, a significant historical work detailing the lives of women who contributed to India's constitution. As the lead author, she highlighted the often overlooked roles of women in the nation's founding, bringing visibility to their struggles and achievements.

2025/01/01

Angellica Aribam released her second major book, 'We, The Women of India', in 2025, continuing her mission to amplify women's narratives in Indian society. The book explores contemporary challenges and triumphs of women across the country, reinforcing her role as a leading voice in gender advocacy and political activism.

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Bio/Wiki

Angellica Aribam is an Indian political activist and columnist known for her work on gender, race, and the democratization of politics. She is the founder of Femme First Foundation, a non-partisan organization dedicated to amplifying women's leadership in Indian politics. Aribam is also the lead author of 'The Fifteen: The Lives and Times of the Women in India's Constituent Assembly' (2024) and 'We, The Women of India' (2025). She previously served as a National General Secretary of the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) and was the first student from the North-eastern region elected to the Delhi University Students' Union Executive Committee.

Physical Stats & More

Height152 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolKendriya Vidyalaya, Andrews Ganj, New Delhi
College/University
  • Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi University
  • Peking University, China
Degree
  • Bachelor's in Biochemistry with Honours from Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi University in 2012
  • Master’s degree in Public Policy from Peking University, China in 2018
  • Law school at the age of 20

Personal Life

Marital StatusUnmarried

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsNot Known

Family

FatherAribam M Sharma
Mother(Late) Thoibi Devi
SiblingsYoungest of her three siblings

Career

Political PartyIndian National Congress Student's Union
Designations
  • 2016-2017: National General Secretary, NSUI
  • 2012-2016: National Secretary, NSUI
  • 2012-2013: Delhi University Students' Union Executive Committee
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Listed in Forbes India’s Under 30 in 2017
  • Listed among 7 women who made the northeastern region proud by SheThePeopleTv in 2016
  • Inaugural VVEngage Fellow for women political leaders at Vital Voices
  • Appointed to the Expert Panel of Stanford University's Impact Labs in 2022
Notable Works
  • Founder of Femme First Foundation
  • Lead author of "The Fifteen: The Lives and Times of the Women in India's Constituent Assembly" (2024)
  • Lead author of "We, The Women of India" (2025)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Founded Femme First Foundation to empower women leaders in India.
2. Relocated to New Delhi at 12 for secondary education.
3. Received VVEngage fellowship from Vital Voices NGO in 2018.
4. Served in Delhi University's Students’ Union Executive Committee in 2012.
5. Appointed National Secretary in NSUI by Rahul Gandhi in 2012.
6. First student from the North-eastern region of India to be elected in the Delhi University Students' Union Executive Committee.
7. Advised the Government of India on anti-racism policies.
8. Co-anchored the student manifesto for the 2014 parliamentary elections for the Indian National Congress.
9. Advised Indian Members of Parliament on 'Net Neutrality'.
10. Lead Gender Consultant at the British Council India's Newton Fund.
11. Served on the Expert Panel of Stanford University's Impact Labs in 2022.
12. Certified Public Narrative coach.
13. Led the campaign for the Indian Vice-President election for the joint opposition parties' candidate, Governor Margaret Alva in 2022.
14. Resigned from NSUI National General Secretary position in July 2017 to make way for younger leaders.
15. Elected to Campus Law Centre, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi in September 2012.
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