Not just LGBT, Sonam is strong supporter of basic human rights

Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor feels irrespective of a person's sexual orientation, they have the right to be themselves.
Recently, British actor Ian McKellen expressed that India needs to grow up and do away with section 377 of IPC, which criminalises homosexuality.
When asked about her take on this, Sonam told reporters, "I absolutely agree with him. It's a basic human right. It's not about lesbian, gay, transsexual, it's about being able to be what you want to be and being somebody who is just themselves."
The actress was speaking at the inauguration of seventh Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival last evening.

The "Prem Ratan Dhan Payo" actress said she immediately agreed to come at the event as she is a "strong supporter" of basic human rights.
"Last year, I was trying to make it but I was travelling. This year I immediately said yes to coming here. I am a strong supporter of basic human rights, forget LGBT rights. I think that's what this is," she said.

Sonam feels even the censor board is moving in the right direction and says she is an optimist who believes things will change.
"The very fact that they gave 'Neerja' a U certificate says that they are moving in the correct direction. Hopefully things are going to change. I am an optimistic human being...I believe in humanity and the fact that people are good and conditions and choices make them not so great," she said.

Ian, who was also present at the event, said he has come to India to support those who want to "get rid" of IPC section 377.
Mumbai-based NGO, Fight Hunger Foundation, dedicated
exclusively to fight against malnutrition, has also announced that Sonam will represent their organization as a goodwill ambassador.
The "Prem Ratan Dhan Payo" actress will help raise awareness about malnutrition and its causes. Recently she visited Fight Hunger Foundation's project sites -the Medical Nutrition Therapy production unit at hospital in Mumbai.
"Seeing these children suffer from malnutrition has been devastating but it has also made me realize that we can all be doing more to end child deaths from malnutrition. I hope together we can create a hunger-free India and I urge people to come forward and support us in the fight against malnutrition," she added.

The NGO is active in three states of India - Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, where its expert teams diagnose and treat malnourished children.
They also work with mothers on prevention techniques which include the promotion of breastfeeding, good hygiene and care practices and providing a nutritious diet.
Mumbai-based NGO, Fight Hunger Foundation, has also announced Sonam as their goodwill ambassador.
The "Prem Ratan Dhan Payo", who visited Fight Hunger Foundation's project sites -the Medical Nutrition Therapy production unit at hospital in Mumbai, said she wants India to be hunger free.
"Seeing these children suffer from malnutrition has been devastating but it has also made me realize that we can all be doing more to end child deaths from malnutrition. I hope together we can create a hunger-free India and I urge people to come forward and support us in the fight against malnutrition," she said.