Kareena Kapoor Khan appointed UNICEF India National Ambassador, says Cynthia McCaffrey
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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 actor 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. VIDEO | Here's what actor Kareena Kapoor Khan said on being designated as UNICEF India's National Ambassador. "My journey with UNICEF started over a decade ago. In this journey, I have interacted with teachers, parents and children. I think through UNICEF I have grown as a… pic.twitter.com/KqE2hkUExq 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 (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). The four advocates are Gauranshi Sharma from Madhya Pradesh on 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. #WATCH | Delhi: Cynthia McCaffrey, UNICEF Representative to India says, "UNICEF India, is so excited that Kareena Kapoor Khan is our India national ambassador, and she's been working with us for ten years. So we're excited about this new, big role that she has. I would say that… https://t.co/cNyUnGwr4t pic.twitter.com/1eZNYb5KxV Catch all the , and Updates on Live Mint. Download The Mint News App to get Daily Market Updates. MoreLess HomeIndustryMediaKareena Kapoor Khan appointed UNICEF India National Ambassador, says Cynthia McCaffreyAlso Read | Kangana takes aim at Tejasvi Surya, mistakes him for Tejashwi Yadav: WATCH
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