Anupam Kher Appointed UN Ambassador for ‘HeForShe’ Campaign

The United Nations has appointed Anupam Kher as the ambassador for ‘HeForShe’ campaign on gender equality. The news came after the official UN ceremony, which took place on Tuesday. “Proud to share that @UN_Women honored me by making me Champion of Gender Equality and was pinned for @HeforShe at @UN”, the Baby actor tweeted.

Thank you for the Honour and the Responsibility. Shall try my best to work towards Gender Equality worldwide.:) https://t.co/Hazyg6xLAv

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) August 19, 2015

A leading websites quoted the A Wednesday actor as saying, “I come from a family that was very poor, but I was taught by my grandparents that men and women are equal. Domestic violence comes from a deep sentiment of superiority by men. Change for gender equality has to start at home, in the family”.

‘HeForShe’ campaign was initiated by UN Women in order to engage the men of society to take action against gender equality faced by women. As per the campaign, the men who take the ‘HeForShe’ pledge get registered with the official website of the campaign. The website has implementation plans for UN agencies as well as individuals.