Upin Ipin are actually Unicef Malaysia s ambassadors for children

Well-liked animated characters Upin & Ipin have been chosen by the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) Malaysia as national ambassadors for children. Unicef representative to Malaysia Wivina Belmonte said that the popularity of the two would assist to champion the rights and nicely-being of kids, in addition to instilling respect in the direction of women and women. "Upin & Ipin ship an necessary message, that real boys do not bully, hit or harm girls. It's not cool, it is not humorous and it isn't right in doing so," she advised reporters Thursday. She mentioned Unicef Malaysia would also be working with producer Les' Copaque Production, to create awareness on issues involving children with disabilities, bullying, Internet security and violence against girls. Karyabudi Mohd Aris, Les' Copaque's head of international advertising, said they appeared ahead to supporting Unicef by way of its varied media and social media platforms. He stated that they had been chosen as a result of that they had been promoting cultural values and constructive behaviour of their series by the years Throughout the press convention, Upin & Ipin said they have been very excited to be of service to UNICEF Malaysia, and looked ahead to finishing up their duties and roles diligently. "Though we're simply 5 years previous, we are undoubtedly ready to be a voice for girls and boys in Malaysia," mentioned Upin, to chants of "Betul, betul, betul!" or "Sure, yes, yes!" from Ipin. UNICEF Malaysia will work with Les Copaque, the producers of Upin & Ipin, to use the celebrated TV series to create awareness on points involving youngsters with disabilities, bullying, web security and violence towards girls. As UNICEF Nationwide Ambassadors, Upin and Ipin may even use their in style social media platforms and events to promote little one-pleasant messages and behavior. "The Upin dan Ipin & Ipin sequence that we've produced, now in our 6th 12 months, promotes baby participation and social values of mutual respect, a sense of family and neighborhood in addition to the sturdy bond of friendship. We definitely look ahead to supporting UNICEF via our media and social media platforms in advocating points equivalent to youngster rights, children with disabilities, bullying and environmental awareness," said Mr. Karyabudi Mohd Aris, Head of International Advertising at Les Copaque. Children can change the world! Upin & Ipin are the main characters of an award-successful Malaysian animated cartoon series revolving across the lives of a pair of 5-12 months outdated an identical twin orphans, living in a fictional village with their elder sister, grandmother and multi-ethnic friends. The two essential characters embody the unique challenges children can face as they develop up. "The series showcases the perfect behaviour of children in the direction of their pals, adults and their surroundings. The sequence also encourages youngsters to speak for themselves and shows how adults can join positively with children. Respect for elders, hand-washing, hygiene and disability are amongst the problems presented in numerous episodes. Of their function as National Ambassadors, Upin and Ipin will proceed to be important voices and fantastic examples to youngsters in Malaysia. Their messages will be anchored on UNICEF Malaysia's Children4Change initiative, which promotes child participation and constructive habits  "Violence in opposition to girls and women is a global issue, not just a ladies's problem. It's time for men and boys to additionally arise and say NO MORE - no more violence in opposition to their moms, sisters, associates and neighbours. Upin & Ipin are main the way. And UNICEF thanks them for it," added Ms. Belmonte.