We have forgotten humanity in this disparity: Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra has made a name for herself in international showbiz, finds India to be a difficult country and believes it will take time for the mindset towards women to change as well as in terms of the difference between the rich and the poor.

"India is a difficult country. It is like one whole world wherein each state has different traits, different culture, different language, different writing, different thought process and different religion. It (change in mindset for women) is not going to be changed tomorrow," Priyanka said to IANS.

Priyanka, as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador launched a 'Fair Start' campaign on Tuesday. The event addressed various issues like the gap between rich and poor, stereotypes that women face and how can more opportunities be created so that everyone in the country gets a fair chance to prove their potential.

"We have forgotten humanity in this disparity. And we can overcome it by creating opportunity to include the less privileged in your life. Slowly you will make a difference. Opportunities should be created by the government, but it (government) can not change the mindset. Change will come from within us," Priyanka added.

Priyanka even urged the people of the country to give opportunities to girls so they can show their calibre.

When asked about how Indian women are still struggling to get their rights, she said: "Since the time I remember, and it is not only our country, but the whole world treats women as a second fiddle. The change can only come when all the girls will stand united and ask for their rights."

The National Award winning  actress shared that the most important thing to do right now is that all the "mothers should teach their sons to respect women".

She concluded with a message for the youth: "Be the best version of yourself -- girl or boy".