Smriti Mandhana Appointed UNICEF India Celebrity Advocate
· Sports · NDTV Sports, Indian Express, Sportstar
Indian women's cricket captain Smriti Mandhana has been appointed as a celebrity advocate for UNICEF India. The announcement coincided with the International Day of the Girl Child, drawing praise from cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. Mandhana joins a group of public figures working with the organisation to promote children's rights and welfare. The appointment aims to leverage her influence to support UNICEF's ongoing initiatives across India.
Why it matters
Mandhana's new role provides a high-profile platform to advocate for children's issues, potentially increasing public engagement with UNICEF's health and education programmes in India.
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