UNICEF commemorated 70 years of the inspiring and tireless work they do for children yesterday. The celebration of their 70th anniversary took place at the United Nations headquarters in New York. At the event, Bollywood star and girls’ rights advocate Priyanka Chopra’s appointment as UNICEF’s newest global Goodwill Ambassador was announced by David Beckham.
Talking about the work she does with UNICEF, the star said
“My involvement with UNICEF began almost 10 years ago in India. Today, I stand here humbled, enriched and committed, because of it. Thank you, UNICEF, for the amazing journey so far as well as this huge honor. Along this decade old journey, with UNICEF, I have been on many field trips to villages and centers across India. On those trips, I spent time with numerous young girls and their families and experienced firsthand the transformative power of empowering young girls with opportunities that are rightfully theirs. Together, with my fellow, dedicated ambassadors, I am now proud to stand with UNICEF to help build a world where children’s rights are respected and protected.”
Take a look at the pictures from the event. Priyanka was joined by Ishmael Beah, David Beckham, Orlando Bloom, Jackie Chan, Angelique Kidjo and Femi Kuti among others
