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Mehwish Hayat named Goodwill Ambassador for girls' rights

Mehwish Hayat named Goodwill Ambassador for girls' rights

In a video posted by the Ministry of Human Rights, she says, "We will only move forward when we educate our girls."
11 Oct, 2019

Mehwish Hayat is just getting started with using her celebrity for what's right..

Whether it's calling out Bollywood for stereotyping Muslims or raising her voice against human rights violations in occupied Kashmir, Hayat is fighting the good fight. It's no wonder that she was the Ministry of Human Rights choice for Goodwill Ambassador for the Rights of the Girl Child.

Sharing the news via her Twitter account, the actor wrote, "This is something close to me and I look forward to actively raising awareness of the issues to be addressed. Lets give girls the better future they deserve."

In the video, she adds, "‪This is a very proud moment for me, that I could play a crucial role in getting girls their rights. I want to see a Pakistan where all women are given the opportunity to get an education. Join me on this mission because I believe if women are given their rights, they can change the world."

The Ministry of Human Rights Government of Pakistan's official account also revealed the news with a video featuring Hayat:

"A girl who will study will stand on her feet, a girl who will study will be independent. She’ll be an intelligent mother and she won’t just change herself but will change the lives of everyone in her house and make it prosperous for generations to come after. A girl who will study will make her nation strong. Pakistan’s law grants women the right to study for free, when we’ll educate our girls, only then will we move forward," she says.

The announcement came a day before International Day of the Girl Child, October 11.

We couldn't think of a more deserving actor for the job. Go get 'em, Mehwish!

Comments

Solomon The King Oct 11, 2019 04:19pm
and who does she represent, showbiz girls or girls from Orangi town or interior Sindh, south punjab or wherever they are living in poor conditions and suppressed environment
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N abidai Oct 11, 2019 04:33pm
Getting priase for such causes,should be with hold ,there should be some ground work needs to be done ,as well! So many causes and busy career , she needs to suggest other people ,too! Questionable ,about one artist representing 10 good causes?
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bhaRAT© Oct 11, 2019 04:46pm
Go girl...a heroine
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Saira Oct 11, 2019 05:29pm
Good choice! Mehwish represents Pakistan in an excellent way on the global stage! We need to invest far more in soft power.
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Rehan Oct 11, 2019 06:05pm
A perfect mistake
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Syed A. Mateen Oct 11, 2019 07:59pm
It’s a heavy responsibility and hope Mahvish Hyat will perform her duty diligently for the rights of girl child. She should do her home work to speak on this particular issue as now onwards she has to speak about girl child issues on various forum.
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Fredrick Oct 11, 2019 08:14pm
I am sure you will do a great job.
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Bhaijan Oct 11, 2019 09:01pm
Congrats
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TR Oct 12, 2019 01:44am
Congratulations.
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