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UNICEF Announces Priyanka Chopra as Its National Ambassador

by Savitha.C.Muppala on August 11, 2010 at 8:14 PM Celebrity Health News

Well-known Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra is chosen as the National Ambassador of the UNICEF for promoting child rights and adolescence.

Chopra joins superstars Amitabh Bachchan and Sharmila Tagore in supporting UNICEF's work for children in India and around theorld.

UNICEF Announces Priyanka Chopra as Its National Ambassador

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"I am very honored to formalise my association with UNICEF as their National Ambassador to help bring awareness for child rights and adolescence," said Chopra at today's signing ceremony in Delhi.

"Over the past few years, I have worked very closely with the team at UNICEF to bring awareness to a number of causes related to India's young, and, I realised that there is so much more to be done. I hope that by lending my voice, I can make a difference to their lives," she added.

Ministry of Women and Child Development Secretary D. K. Sikri and UNICEF Representative Karin Hulshof both welcomed the appointment.

"You all know Priyanka Chopra as a shining star of Indian cinema. Now, I tell you that she is equally passionate about her work on behalf of children and adolescents," Hulshof said.

"We are proud of the work she has done with us so far on child rights, and, we are thrilled about all what we will be doing together so that no child gets left behind. Priyanka, with her unwavering commitment to child rights, will help to create a world fit for children," Hulshof added.

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