Marking World Children’s Day, UNICEF appoints a new Youth Advocate, Gargee Tanushree Paul

WHAT: UNICEF announced today the appointment of Gargee Tanushree Paul as a new Youth Advocate in Bangladesh for the coming two years. During the signing ceremony for her new role, Gargee met with Rana Flowers, UNICEF Representative in Bangladesh, and discussed about children's rights in the country. 

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 prioritizing the most vulnerable and marginalized children in all areas of development.

16-year-old Gargee is a dedicated child rights advocate and journalist, currently a student in Grade 10 at Scholastica School. She engages in supporting underprivileged children, as well as on projects to improve education for indigenous children.

Gargee has published over 200 reports with child journalism media hello.bdnews24.com covering key issues like child marriage, education, and climate change. She has also led impactful awareness campaigns and charity drives, highlighting her commitment to UNICEF’s mission.

Her background and active engagement make her an inspiring role model for children and young people. As a Youth Advocate, Gargee will inspire other young people to take action towards making the world a better place.

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WHEN: Wednesday, 20 November 2024

WHERE: UNICEF House  

For more information please contact:

Faria Selim, UNICEF Bangladesh fselim@unicef.org