UNICEF India on Saturday announced Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan as its new National Ambassador.
The Crew star, who has been associated with UNICEF India since 2014, will support the not-for-profit organisation in furthering every child’s right to early childhood development, health, education, and gender equality, a press release said.
Kareena had earlier served as a Celebrity Advocate for UNICEF India.
“There are few things as important as the rights of children, the future generation of this world. I am honoured to continue my association with UNICEF now as India’s National Ambassador," the 43-year-old actress said in a statement.
"I will strive to use my voice and influence for vulnerable children and their rights, especially around early childhood, education, and gender equality. For every child deserves a childhood, a fair chance, a future," she added
Besides Kareena, UNICEF India has also appointed its first-ever Youth Advocates, who are peer leaders and champions on issues like climate action, mental health, innovations, and Girls in STEM.
The four advocates are Gauranshi Sharma from Madhya Pradesh on the right to play and disability inclusion; Kartik Verma from Uttar Pradesh on climate action and child rights advocacy; singer Nahid Afrin from Assam on mental health and early childhood development; and Vinisha Umashankar from Tamil Nadu is a budding innovator and STEM pioneer.
"These youth advocates are part of UNICEF’s global programme and join a cohort of more than 93 youth advocates who have been appointed across the globe and are driving change on issues concerning children and young people," UNICEF India said.
UNICEF India Representative Cynthia McCaffrey said she is delighted to welcome Kareena Kapoor Khan as the National Ambassador. "She has brought energy and impact through her support to several national and global campaigns. She joins as UNICEF India National Ambassador together with our four Youth Advocates to the UNICEF family. We look forward to working with her and the four youth advocates to continue advocating for child rights," she added
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