Ajay Devgn, Runa Laila SAARC ambassadors for HIV/AIDS

Ajay Devgn (Bollywood actor), Runa Laila (Bangladeshi singer) and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy ( Oscar-winning Pakistani filmmaker) have been named as SAARC Goodwill Ambassadors for HIV/AIDS ‘ for advocacy and awareness on HIV/AIDS in SAARC member states.

• January 2009: The SAARC goodwill ambassador for HIV/ AIDS programme commenced.
• Bollywood actress Shabana Azmi was the first mascot for the SAARC goodwill ambassador for HIV/ AIDS programme.

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2013

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News