Global icon Priyanka Chopra on her official Twitter account strongly condemned child abuse and called it "simply unacceptable". Taking to her Twitter account, replying to Smriti Irani's tweet, Priyanka said that it is our responsibility to protect the "fragile" innocence of a child, and urged fans to report any instances of child abuse that they witness. She wrote, "The innocence of a child is so fragile, and the responsibility to protect that is one of paramount importance. Having personally heard so many horror stories, there are too many children who have endured the worst of humanity, and this is simply unacceptable. You can help stop the abuse...dial 1098 (India) to report it. Protect our children #Childline." 

 June 9, 2020

She further added, "Don’t be a mute spectator to child abuse. Speak up & initiate action. Dial 1098 #Childline. Let our children know there is a system that seeks to protect, rescue & rehabilitate them. Video courtesy @shekharkapur @arrahman @kaur_bhanupreet @sarthak_johar." For the uninformed, recently Priyanka had also pledged to donate 10000 footwears to healthcare workers who are working on the frontline amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

In a press statement, Priyanka said, "Healthcare professionals across the country are our true superheroes, working every day to ensure our safety and fighting for us on the frontlines. Their courage, commitment, and sacrifices are saving innumerable lives in this global pandemic. While we cannot even imagine what’s it like to be in their shoes, we can at least help them be comfortable in them. Because of the nature of their work, they must have easy-to-clean shoes and apparel for themselves. We are so glad to be able to offer this support and hope this helps these caregivers in the fight against this virus."