Actress, Singer Priyanka Chopra Joins Girl Up Campaign
Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) July 30, 2013 -- Priyanka Chopra, the award-winning actress and musical artist, announced today that she is joining the United Nations Foundation’s Girl Up campaign. In her role as Girl Up Champion, Chopra will help raise awareness and funds for UN programs that provide girls around the world with life-changing opportunities like the chance to go to school, see a doctor and stay safe from violence.
“As a Champion for Girl Up, I am lending my voice to a cause that is very close to me. I come from a country where girls are not treated fairly – many girls are kept out of school, get married at a young age, and don’t have access to health services,” said Chopra. “I am joining Girl Up because I firmly believe in the campaign’s mission, that every girl, no matter where she is born, should grow up safe, healthy and empowered. Every girl should have the opportunity to reach her full potential.”
A Bollywood icon and an Indian National Film Award-winner, Chopra has starred in dozens of films and has become one of India’s most celebrated actresses. She is launching her music career with the release of her forthcoming debut album. Chopra also serves as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and is involved in a number of efforts to protect children’s rights and promote the education of girls in India. She is one of the narrators, alongside Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Liam Neeson, of the film Girl Rising.
“Priyanka is a strong advocate for adolescent girls. In addition to being a widely respected actress and singer, she brings a personal passion and drive to uplift girls around the world,” said Melissa Hillebrenner, director of Girl Up. “Together with Priyanka and her global platform, Girl Up will continue its work to advance the needs and rights of girls everywhere.”
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About Girl Up
Girl Up, a campaign of the United Nations Foundation, gives American girls ages 13-18 the opportunity to channel their energy and compassion to raise awareness and funds for programs of the United Nations that help some of the world’s hardest-to-reach adolescent girls. Through Girl Up’s support, girls have the opportunity to become educated, healthy, safe, counted, and positioned to be the next generation of leaders. Go to GirlUp.org to learn more.
About the United Nations Foundation
The United Nations Foundation builds public-private partnerships to address the world’s most pressing problems, and broadens support for the United Nations through advocacy and public outreach. Through innovative campaigns and initiatives, the Foundation connects people, ideas, and resources to help the UN solve global problems. The Foundation was created in 1998 as a U.S. public charity by entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner and now is supported by global corporations, foundations, governments, and individuals. For more information, visit http://www.unfoundation.org.
Andrea Austin, Girl Up, United Nations Foundation, 202-384-9244, [email protected]
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