Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit has now become the UNICEF celebrity advocate for child rights, reports MovieTalkies.
She has been supporting UNICEF in the area of child rights over the last one year and has also done some key public service announcements for child protection, including messages on prevention of child labour and child trafficking.
As a UNICEF supporter, the Dhak Dhak girl will talk about child rights and in the coming years she will work closely with the organisation. She will travel across nation to support various programmes of UNICEF and will also meet government officials and seek their participation in fundraising.
Talking about her association with UNICEF, Dixit says, ”I am honoured to associate with UNICEF in an effort to bring focus to issues concerning women and children in Indian society. As an ambassador for children’s rights, I will work hard to give a voice to those who have none. My hope is that through these efforts, we will together change the lives of many in India.”
Her first field trip is to Madhya Pradesh on June 26th, followed by a number of other events related to child rights. Both UNICEF and Madhuri Dixit are committed to improve the lives of women and children in India.