Mumbai, May 4 -- In its 75th year of partnership with India, UNICEF India announced the appointment of one of the most iconic stars of Indian Cinema, Kareena Kapoor Khan as the organization's National Ambassador. In her role, Kareena Kapoor Khan will support UNICEF India in furthering every child's right to early childhood development, health, education and gender equality.

As UNICEF India's Celebrity Advocate since 2014, Kareena Kapoor Khan has been a strong advocate for girls' education, gender equality, foundational learning, immunization and breastfeeding. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Khan advocated for children's learning and return to school once they reopened. She has been an instrumental support in several UNICEF's global campai...