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Make Love Not Scars: 19-year-old acid attack victim walks the ramp at NYFW
Reshma Bano Qureshi, 19-year-old acid burn victim walked the runway at New York Fashion Week (NYFW) on Thursday, wearing a dress designed by Archana Kochhar.
Qureshi survived a vicious acid attack in Allahabad, two years ago, that took her left eye and also disfigured her face. She had been attacked by her brother-in-law and his friends.
She became the face of Make Love Not Scars #EndAcidSale movement and her story was shared widely through a series of videos which were watched by millions across the world.
The popularity of her videos got Reshma the invitation to walk for the FTL Moda show at NYFW.
She modelled for Archana Kochhar and for India\'s bespoke Vaishali Couture as part of FTL Moda\'s collection of runaway shows celebrating diversity under the hashtag #TakeBeautyBack.
Previously, FTL Moda shows have included amputees and models in wheelchairs.
According to Fashion Week Online, about 1,000 acid attacks are reported in India every year and women are targeted the most.
Make Love Not Scars reports that acid attacks increased 250% between 2012 and 2014.
Edited by Jhinuk Sen
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