The Dil Dhadkne Do actor is UN Women’s new ambassador
Just last month, Farhan Akhtar was appointed South Asia Goodwill Ambassador for UN Women. And even more recently, Emma Watson, a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador herself, tweeted about Akhtar’s initiative, MARD (Men Against Rape and Discrimination), which the actor started after Pallavi Purkayastha, a lawyer associated with his production house, was brutally murdered at her home.
The actor’s cause received acclaim and applause for raising awareness about violence against women and for standing up for gender equality. Through her tweet, Emma welcomed Farhan on board the UN Women’s latest initiative — the #HeForShe campaign and also mentioned that she is looking forward to meeting the actor.
Says Farhan, “MARD has received tremendous support from people who are great role models for young men and boys in India. It has given the initiative an added impetus and I am truly thankful to each of them for vocalising their shared concern and support.”
ON THE HOME FRONT
Farahan’s MARD initiative has got a lot of support from within the industry too. Right from Priyanka Chopra, who regularly retweets messages to Sachin Tendulkar, Mahesh Babu, Shaan, and Yuvraj Singh who have lent their voice for the MARD anthem in different languages. Farhan also makes it a point to talk about it to the youth. In fact, before all his concerts in schools and colleges, Farhan underscores the importance of gender equality.
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