UNICEF Appointed Ayushmann Khurrana as National Ambassador of Child Rights

Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana has made everyone proud by becoming the National Ambassador for Child Rights for UNICEF!

Ayushmann Khurrana, a popular Bollywood actor recognised for his talent for unconventional characters and scripts, was named the National Ambassador of Child Rights for UNICEF India on Saturday.

Ayushmann’s responsibilities include working with UNICEF to uphold every child’s right to life, growth, and protection as well as fostering their voice and agency in matters that affect children.

It is truly an honour to further my advocacy for children’s rights with UNICEF India as a National Ambassador. I am passionate about the issues facing children and adolescents in India. As UNICEF’s Celebrity Advocate, I have interacted with children and spoken on internet safety, cyberbullying, mental health, and gender equality. In this new role with UNICEF, I will keep up a strong voice for children’s rights, especially for the most vulnerable supporting solutions for issues that impact them the most,” Ayushmann Khurrana said

Ayushmann was chosen as UNICEF India’s Celebrity Advocate in September 2020 to promote the elimination of child abuse and the expansion of the child rights movement.

Most recently, on World Children’s Day 2022, he emphasised inclusion and non-discrimination through gender-inclusive sports with Sachin Tendulkar, Regional Ambassador for UNICEF South Asia, and children from all over India taking part in the event.

Cynthia McCaffrey, the UNICEF India representative, welcomed Ayushmann as the country’s national ambassador for child rights and said, “I am happy to welcome Ayushmann Khurrana. As UNICEF’s Celebrity Advocate for the past two years, Ayushmann has demonstrated a strong devotion, which has boosted and fueled the effort to uphold children’s rights. He is one of the biggest movie stars in India, and we are delighted that he is using his voice to stand up for kids and fight against gender stereotypes and damaging social conventions.

She added, “And it is a voice that resonates with UNICEF’s work and ethos in its sensitivity and passion. We look forward to working with him on the most critical child rights issues of our time – ending violence, mental well-being, and gender equality – and towards a better future for every child.”