UNICEF India appointed National Award-winning actor Keerthy Suresh as its Celebrity Advocate for Child Rights on November 16, 2025. Celebrated across Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema, Keerthy joins a group of prominent personalities championing children's rights with UNICEF.

In this role, she will advocate for children's and adolescents' mental health and well-being, along with education and gender equality. Keerthy is known for her thoughtful portrayal of women who challenge social barriers in her films, and her choice of roles reflects her belief in empowerment and social change.