Ayushmann Khurrana flags off initiative to protect children from cyberbullying

Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana was recently appointed as UNICEF’s Celebrity Advocate for their global campaign EVAC (End Violence Against Children), and he is raising national level awareness about online safety for children in India. want to be born. Ayushmann said: “The Internet, as we know it, is a double-edged sword. We have seen its innumerable benefits during this pandemic. Plus, it has its own risks. As the Internet expands in its reach, the number of cyberbullying And the number of children at risk of online abuse, such as online sexual abuse, also increases.”

The actor said it is important to equip children with knowledge.

He added: “While we need to end violence against children everywhere, online and offline, we also need to equip our children and adolescents with the knowledge and digital tools they need to navigate safely and in the ever-evolving actively participate in the digital society.

Star is flagging off a one-year joint initiative of Facebook India and UNICEF India to protect the rights of children.

He says: “The partnership between Facebook and UNICEF is a powerful example of stakeholders from different sectors and sectors working to protect children and their rights. We need to involve other stakeholders such as government, civil society and the private sector. Our hand in ensuring the safety and well-being of the children.”

He wholeheartedly welcomes this initiative.

“As a celebrity supporter of UNICEF India, I am honored to lend my support and voice to this important initiative. I welcome this initiative which will create awareness and help children, parents, teachers and others. Will help actors better understand the safety and well-being of our children in the digital age and take appropriate preventive and responsive measures,” Ayushmann said.

Talking about his work, Ayushmann is currently busy shooting for ‘Doctor Ji’. He was also seen in the film ‘Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui’.