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Uma Devi Badi was born into a caste that is considered 'untouchable' in Nepal. She faced discrimination throughout her life, including difficulty marrying someone in a high caste. One day, Uma decided to take a stand in a protest demanding greater rights for her caste. And she thought that the best way to get attention for her cause was to do it semi-naked. (Photo credit: STRDEL/AFP/Getty Images.)