Ayushmann: We've to help children understand how they can protect themselves

Expressing concern for the child rights on the occasion of World Human Rights Day, UNICEF Celebrity Advocate, Actor Ayushmann Khurrana stressed that reaching out to parents, friends, communities is important as violence happens at home, in school, in playgrounds, by people children trust.

Mumbai: Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, UNICEF Celebrity Advocate, has spoken out about the safety for children and the child's right to have a safe environment to grow up, on the occasion of World Human Rights Day on Thursday.

"Violence can and should be prevented. As parents, teachers, members of the community and duty bearers we all have a role to play. We need to reach out to children, to help them understand that they can speak out about violence they face to their parents or call ChildLine 1098. We have to help children understand how they can protect themselves," Ayushmann said.

He stressed that reaching out to parents, friends, communities is also important as violence happens at home, in school, in playgrounds, by people children trust.