Priyanka Chopra, who is currently busy filming for the season finale of her American TV show Quantico in Ireland, was in India for only 16 hours. The long journey and short stay were for a UNICEF event in Delhi. The global star was the ambassador for the curtain raiser of PMNCH (Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health). Health Minister Mr. JP Nadda was also at the panel.

Priyanka has always known to be the one to fearlessly talk about issues. And being UNICEF's Goodwill Ambassador she certainly is focusing on changing the lives of women and girls around the world, starting in her homeland. Sharing her experiences through the constant visit to villages in the country she said, "When I go to a refugee camp or to a small villages and meet girls not being able to get opportunities, but despite that a lot of these girls do end up becoming community leaders because they have support from their communities.”

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Here are a few powerful quotes made by the desi girl today:

"I came from a very privileged background, and I don't mean wealth. I mean my parents asked my opinions."

“Girls are not allowed aspirations, we need to change that.”

“Every girl should be educated and empowered. We all have a collective responsibility.”

“We need to give girls the same opportunities as boys if we want them to be healthy and successful.”

“Let's tell the boys in our families to start respecting the girl child. Let's empower our girl child for meeting the sustainable development goals."

“It starts at home. It starts with the parents. If I can sit here and have the platform to talk about the girl child, so can you.”

 “My mom told me right from when I was 12, that you should be financially independent. Every girl and woman needs to be financially independent."

 “Girls can do it. The world is their oyster. They can get to school and they can dream.”

"I hope that by lending my voice I can make a difference to their lives." 

You go, girl!