Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
UNITED NATIONS, 5th May. UNICEF on Saturday announced that Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan was appointed as the UNICEF India’s national ambassador, in a press release issued in New York.
It said that the actress has been involved with this humanitarian initiative, serving as a celebrity advocate since 2014.
UNICEF India Representative Cynthia McCaffrey said, “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 for several national and global campaigns.”
Kareena will assist UNICEF India in advancing every child’s right to gender equality, health, education, and early childhood development in her capacity as an employee, the agency said. .
Kareen posted a picture on Instagram captioning, “An emotional day for me… I am honored to be appointed as UNICEF India National Ambassador.
She said “Working with @unicefindia over the past 10 years has been truly enriching and insightful. I am proud of the work that we have done and am reiterating my commitment to being a voice for promoting and protecting child rights and an equal future for all children.”
Ms. Kapoor, 43-year-old actress thanked UNICEF’s entire team, which has been tirelessly working for the rights of women and children across the country.
‘Singham Returns’ actress welcomed Gauranshi, Kartik, Vinisha and Nahid as UNICEF’s newest Youth Advocate.
She made a pledge to continue to be a voice #ForEveryChild.
