Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has been appointed as the National Ambassador by UNICEF India.
UNICEF India: Kareena Kapoor Khan has been appointed as the National Ambassador by UNICEF India, for her longstanding commitment to children’s rights. Having served as UNICEF India’s Celebrity Advocate since 2014, Khan has been a vocal advocate for girls’ education, gender equality, and child health initiatives. In her new role, she will continue championing vulnerable children’s rights, particularly focusing on early childhood development, education, and gender equality. Alongside Khan’s appointment, UNICEF India also announced the selection of its first-ever Youth Advocates, who will advocate for issues such as climate action, mental health, and innovation. This move highlights UNICEF’s dedication to empowering both celebrities and young leaders in driving positive change for children and young people across India. With that, UNICEF India appointed 4 Youth Advocates, each with specific areas of interest: Gauranshi Sharma from Madhya Pradesh (right to play and disability inclusion), Kartik Verma from Uttar Pradesh (climate action and child rights advocacy), Nahid Afrin from Assam (mental health and early childhood development), and Vinisha Umashankar from Tamil Nadu (innovation and STEM).
UNICEF India
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UNICEF stands for the United Nations Children’s Fund. It is a United Nations agency responsible for providing humanitarian aid and developmental assistance to children and mothers in developing countries. UNICEF’s mission is to ensure that every child has the right to survive, thrive, and reach their full potential, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, or socio-economic background. The organization works to address issues such as child health and nutrition, access to clean water and sanitation, education, child protection, and emergency response in times of crisis. UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories worldwide, working closely with governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), communities, and other partners to achieve its goals for children.
The objective of UNICEF is to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to meet their basic needs, and to ensure that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Specifically, UNICEF aims to:
- Promote Child Survival: UNICEF works to reduce child mortality rates by providing access to essential healthcare services, vaccinations, and nutrition programs.
- Ensure Child Development: UNICEF focuses on early childhood development, education, and access to quality learning opportunities to support children’s cognitive, emotional, and social development.
- Protect Children’s Rights: UNICEF advocates for the rights of children, including protection from violence, exploitation, and abuse. This includes efforts to end child labour, child trafficking, and child marriage.
- Advance Gender Equality: UNICEF works to eliminate gender disparities in access to education, healthcare, and opportunities, promoting gender equality and empowering girls and women.
- Provide Humanitarian Assistance: UNICEF responds to emergencies and humanitarian crises worldwide, providing life-saving support such as food, clean water, shelter, healthcare, and psychosocial support to affected children and families.
Who has been appointed as the National Ambassador by UNICEF India?
Kareena Kapoor Khan has been appointed as the National Ambassador by UNICEF India.
What has Kareena Kapoor Khan been advocating for as UNICEF India’s Celebrity Advocate?
Kareena Kapoor Khan has been advocating for girls’ education, gender equality, foundational learning, immunization, breastfeeding, and children’s rights
What other announcements were made by UNICEF India along with Kareena Kapoor Khan’s appointment?
UNICEF India announced the selection of its first-ever Youth Advocates, who will champion issues such as climate action, mental health, innovation, and children’s rights advocacy.
How many Youth Advocates were appointed by UNICEF India, and what are their areas of interest?
UNICEF India appointed four Youth Advocates, each with specific areas of interest: Gauranshi Sharma from Madhya Pradesh (right to play and disability inclusion), Kartik Verma from Uttar Pradesh (climate action and child rights advocacy), Nahid Afrin from Assam (mental health and early childhood development), and Vinisha Umashankar from Tamil Nadu (innovation and STEM).
