Published 11:14 IST, October 22nd 2019

UNICEF ropes in Ayushmann to raise voice against child sexual abuse

Ayushmann Khurrana has joined hands with UNICEF and Ministry of Women and Child Development to raise awareness and speak up against sexual abuse of children

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Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has joined hands with UNICEF and Ministry of Women and Child Development to raise awareness and speak up against sexual abuse of children. Ayushmann has boarded ministry's key initiative, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), with an aim to make people aware of protection and legal support that Act offers against child sexual abuse.

Ayushmann Khurrana spres awareness about child sexual abuse

actor, who recently shot a video for same cause, said people need to be more vigilant about such cruel offences and raise ir voice by reporting it to authorities. "As a socially conscious citizen, I would always want to spre word on matters that are important to our country and matters that need urgent attention. Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) is a hugely important step taken by ministry to make people aware of protection and legal support that act offers against child sexual abuse. "Crimes against children are most heius and I applaud government and UNICEF's stand on protecting future generations of our country, Ayushmann said in a statement. campaign will be played on social media, TV and cinema halls.

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11:01 IST, October 22nd 2019