UNICEF’s Representative in Pakistan, Abdullah Fadil, welcomed Saba to the team.
Famous Pakistani actress Saba Qamar has stepped into a powerful new role as UNICEF Pakistan’s first National Ambassador for Child Rights.
The announcement came on the International Day of the Girl Child, a day that celebrates girls’ rights and highlights the challenges they face worldwide.
Saba said she felt honored to join UNICEF. She promised to use her voice to stand up for every child in Pakistan. After visiting several areas in the country, she shared how she had seen both the impact of UNICEF’s work and the struggles many children and women still endure. “I am determined to do my part for the children and youth of Pakistan,” she said. “Every child deserves to dream and to see those dreams come true.”
As an ambassador, Saba will raise awareness about key issues such as child marriage, mental health, education, gender equality, climate change, and child poverty. These challenges continue to affect millions of young people across Pakistan.
Child marriage remains one of the most serious problems. Around 19 million child brides live in Pakistan – the sixth highest number in the world. More than half of teenage girls become mothers before they turn 18, risking their own health and that of their babies. UNICEF warns that without strong action, ending child marriage could take decades.
UNICEF’s Representative in Pakistan, Abdullah Fadil, welcomed Saba to the team. He called her a brave and influential voice for women and girls. He said UNICEF looks forward to working with her to help every child in Pakistan reach their full potential.
For Saba Qamar, this new role is more than a title. It is a promise to use her platform to bring hope and opportunity to children across Pakistan.
