Meena

Meena is the main character of the South Asian children's television show Meena. She was developed out of a need to confront the extreme discrimination against girls in South Asia. Her creation is partly due to the UNICEF, an organization that supports the growing educational awareness of South Asia through Meena and her stories. Since her debut, she has made millions of girls and women aware about their rights as humans throughout the cartoon series. All of her stories advocate change in social and cultural practices.

Biography
Meena is a 9-year-old girl who was born in Bangladesh in 1991. She lives together with her parents and paternal grandmother, has a younger brother called Raju and a parrot called Mithu. Meena is like any ordinary rural girl who lives in a poor family. Yet, she is different from the other girls in some ways. She talks about serious issues such as education, early marriage, unequal food and work load. Despite facing hardships, her motivation for completing her education is very strong.