India, March 12 -- Actor-producer Priyanka Chopra is leading a global campaign to spread awareness on gender-based violence called #StandWithHer. A Variety report states that Mindy Kaling and Dev Patel are joining her in this initiative. (Also Read: 'Priyanka Chopra had support from parents but Lara Dutta and I shared noodles because paise nahi the', reveals Dia Mirza)

The campaign is inspired by director Nisha Pahuja's Oscar-nominated documentary To Kill a Tiger. It will be launched in New York, USA, on Wednesday. Priyanka said, "Gender-based violence is a global crisis, yet too often, it remains hidden in the shadows. I am honoured to support the #StandWithHer campaign, inspired by Nisha's powerful documentary To Kill a Tiger, to help ...