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A cafe near the Taj Mahal that empowered acid attack survivors has closed. But these Sheroes aren t giving up
Rakesh Kumar, CNN • Updated 13th July 2021
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(CNN) Up until recently, many travelers visiting India s famed monument of love, the Taj Mahal, would also add a stop at the nearby Sheroes Hangout to their itinerary.
Located just a few kilometers from the famed Indian icon in the northern city of Agra, this cafe is managed and staffed by acid attack survivors.
Most of the smiling women working in the venue, founded by India s Chhanv Foundation in 2014, have visibly scarred skin, some bearing damaged eyes, others appearing as if their entire faces have been melted by the horrifying acts of violence.