UNICEF appoints Gargee as new youth advocate in BD

UNICEF has appointed Gargee Tanushree Paul as a new youth advocate in Bangladesh for the coming two years, reports UNB.

During the signing ceremony for her new role, Gargee met with Rana Flowers, UNICEF Representative in Bangladesh, and discussed children's rights in the country, said a press release received on Thursday.

In her new role as a youth advocate, Gargee will engage with UNICEF in global and national moments to amplify children's voices and advocate for children's rights including increasing awareness of climate action, protecting their future from violence, neglect, abuse and childhood traumas, child marriage, learning crisis and prioritising the most vulnerable and marginalised children in all areas of development.

Gargee, now 16-year-old, is a dedicated child rights advocate and journalist, currently a student in Grade 10 at Scholastica School, said the release.

She engages in supporting underprivileged children, as well as on projects to improve education for indigenous children.