The founder of a health collective fighting to change the narrative around reproductive and mental health has been named Grace Woman of the Year on International Women's Day 2023.
Neelam Heera Shergill, from Birmingham, founded Cysters, which is striving for equal access to healthcare for marginalised communities and was nominated for creating an inclusive space that empowers people of all faiths, backgrounds and genders to speak up about the issues they face around fertility.
The Sikh woman, who credits her faith with inspiring her to help others, has won the top prize of £500 in the awards, which were set up by Grace newsletter, to celebrate inspirational women on International Women's Day.
