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'Every Child Deserves To Dream Big': Smriti Mandhana Joins UNICEF India As Celebrity Advocate To Champion Girls' Rights, Gender Equality & Empowerment | Video

New Delhi: UNICEF India on Sunday announced the appointment of international cricketer Smriti Mandhana to join the ranks of the UN Child Rights Agency’s Celebrity Advocate. In the new role, Mandhana is set to build on her earlier work to champion equal rights and opportunities for children and young people. Welcome to the UNICEF family, Smriti Mandhana. UNICEF India is delighted to announce…

'Every Child Deserves To Dream Big': Smriti Mandhana Joins UNICEF India As Celebrity Advocate To Champion Girls' Rights, Gender Equality & Empowerment | Video

New Delhi: UNICEF India has appointed international cricketer Smriti Mandhana as its Celebrity Advocate, focusing on championing girls' rights, gender equality and empowerment. Mandhana, an Arjuna Awardee and captain of the Indian women's cricket team, will work to advance adolescent girls' empowerment, health and well-being. She said, "I am honored to join UNICEF India as its Celebrity Advocate.

Playing cricket as a child taught me that every dream begins with an opportunity. With hard work, determination and encouragement, that opportunity can become something extraordinary. Every child and young person deserves the chance to dream big and reach their full potential." UNICEF India praised Mandhana's journey from a young athlete to a global cricket icon, emphasizing that investing in girls' rights, leadership and well-being is a wise decision for India, which has the world's largest generation of children and young people.

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