UNICEF has appointed Indian-origin Canadian YouTube star Lilly Singh as its newest Global Goodwill Ambassador at a special event in New Delhi.
She was in Delhi to back UNICEF’s Youth4Change initiative, a programme for youth that brings them on a single platform to support their peers and communities in taking action on pertinent issues such as health, hygiene, child labour and gender equality.
Lilly Singh aka @IISuperwomanII announced as UNICEF’s newest Goodwill Ambassador! ? #foreverychild pic.twitter.com/Jkyx7LLIUR
— Unicef UK (@UNICEF_uk) July 15, 2017
We, the youth, need to raise our voice and question tradition sometimes, to bring about positive change: @IISuperwomanII #foreverychild pic.twitter.com/rAViPQPYkM
— UNICEF India (@UNICEFIndia) July 15, 2017
“I’m honoured to join UNICEF as a Goodwill Ambassador and to use my voice to support its mission of reaching every child. It’s time to stand for what your kids want and not society,” Lilly told HT.
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Lily has around 11.9 million subscribers on the video sharing website. She is planning to use her channel to showcase the organisation’s work and urge millions of her followers to work for children’s rights.
Besides this, she would also come up with a few videos in Hindi and try to put Hindi subtitles in her English videos to increase the reach of her vlogs and channel.
Welcome to the family @IISuperwomanII ?
— UNICEF (@UNICEF) July 15, 2017
Excited to announce our new Goodwill Ambassador Lilly Singh! #foreverychild pic.twitter.com/WG2nuk4DXR
Have you checked our Instagram Story? Lilly Singh @IISuperwomanII is in India visiting UNICEF-supported programmes: https://t.co/J3YmjMYSi1 pic.twitter.com/QK3sdBzrDs
— UNICEF (@UNICEF) July 14, 2017
She has also posted a vlog to share a glimpse of her first few days in India during her UNICEF trip.
The 28-year-old star has kicked off a new initiative on social media -#GirlLove- to bring an end to girl-on-girl hate.
Happy Friday! We’re sending you into the weekend with an inspiring tip from @IISuperwomanII! ?? pic.twitter.com/rZt4fZ4gDU
— GirlLove (@SpreadGirlLove) July 14, 2017
We're all capable of making a positive impact on someone's life. Remember: “No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted.” ?? #GirlLove pic.twitter.com/EWW2uYoxCu
— GirlLove (@SpreadGirlLove) July 13, 2017
I’m honoured to join UNICEF as a Goodwill Ambassador and to use my voice to support its mission of reaching every child. It’s time to stand for what your kids want and not society - Lilly
Read more about her:
- Lilly Singh was born on 26 September, 1988.
- She is a Canadian YouTube personality, vlogger, comedian, writer and actress.
- She started her YouTube channel in October 2010 and her videos have received over 2 billion views, and her channel has accumulated over 11.9 million subscribers.
- In 2016, she was ranked 3rd on the Forbes list of the world's highest paid YouTube stars earning a reported $7.5 million in 2016.
- She ranked 1st on 2017 Forbes Top Influencers List in entertainment category.
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