In its 75th yr of partnership with India, UNICEF India at present introduced the appointment of one of the vital iconic stars of Indian Cinema, Kareena Kapoor Khan as the group’s National Ambassador. In her position, Kareena Kapoor Khan will assist UNICEF India in furthering each baby’s proper to early childhood improvement, well being, schooling and gender equality.
Kareena Kapoor Khan appointed as National Ambassador by UNICEF India
As UNICEF India’s Celebrity Advocate since 2014, Kareena Kapoor Khan has been a powerful advocate for women’ schooling, gender equality, foundational studying, immunization and breastfeeding. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Khan advocated for kids’s studying and return to high school as soon as they reopened. She has been an instrumental assist in a number of UNICEF’s international campaigns on #EveryChildRights.
On her conferment as UNICEF India National Ambassador, Kareena Kapoor Khan stated, “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. 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.”
In the identical occasion, UNICEF India additionally introduced the appointment of its first ever Youth Advocates, who’re peer leaders and champions on points like local weather motion, psychological well being, improvements and Girls in STEM. Between 16 to 24 years the 4 advocates have particular areas of curiosity. Gauranshi Sharma from Madhya Pradesh on proper to play and incapacity inclusion, Kartik Verma From Uttar Pradesh on local weather motion and baby rights advocacy, Nahid Afrin from Assam on psychological well being and early childhood improvement and Vinisha Umashankar, from Tamil Nadu is a budding innovator and STEM pioneer. These youth advocates are a part of UNICEF’s international programme and be a part of a cohort of greater than 93 youth advocates have been appointed throughout the globe and are driving change on points regarding kids and younger folks.
Speaking on his appointment as youth advocate, Kartik Verma, stated, “Youth can lead the change in India. As the UNICEF India Youth Advocate, I will use my voice to amplify concerns and perspectives of children and young people especially those from marginalized and vulnerable communities to different stakeholders.”
“I am very happy at being appointed as UNICEF India’s Youth Advocate. It’s a great opportunity for me to use my voice to amplify issues that many young people are dealing with including mental health,” stated Nahid Afrin youth advocate from Assam.
Speaking on the conferment occasion UNICEF India Representative Cynthia McCaffrey stated, “UNICEF is delighted to welcome Kareena Kapoor Khan as our National Ambassador building on her years of commitment to advance children’s rights. 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”
“Over the seven and a half decades, as a proud and passionate partner, UNICEF supported Government of India led programmes and milestones that benefited millions of children and young people. Marking the valued partnership of UNICEF with India@75 ushers an opportunity for renewal and recommitment to a vision for children in the coming years and decades. “In this spirt of partnership, UNICEF’s engagement with popular National Ambassadors, celebrity and youth advocates will continue to build a promising future for all children,” added McCaffrey.
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