Power dressing! Freida Pinto makes a statement in full skirt as she uses her fame for good at the Social Good Summit
She's broken down barriers as one of the first Indian leading ladies in Hollywood.
And Freida Pinto put her fame to good use as she attended the Social Good Summit in New York on Monday.
The 30-year-old, a passionate supporter of education for women, was speaking at the event.
Power dressing! Freida Pinto makes a statement in full skirt as she uses her fame for good at the Social Good Summit
Stylish ensemble: A pair of simple court shoes and a jacket slung over her arm completed her outfit as she arrived at the Manhattan venue in a yellow cab
While Freida enjoys a life filled with the trappings of stardom, she uses her fame to publicise a number of issues close to her heart.
Tweeting to her fans before taking to the stage alongside stars such as Charlize Theron, she wrote of her aim to support feminism.
She also shared a picture of a school girl on her Instagram account writing: 'This is Sangita..and "in school she learnt how she could build her confidence to never give up even through the toughest times" #62MillionGirls don't have that chance. #letgirlslearn @girlrisingofficial.'
Power dressing: While Freida enjoys a life filled with the trappings of stardom, she uses her fame to publicise a number of issues close to her heart
The Slumdog Millionaire actress was dressed to impress for her big moment in a midlength high-waisted Kate Spade NY full skirt teamed with a businesslike blouse.
A pair of simple court shoes and a jacket slung over her arm completed her outfit as she arrived at the Manhattan venue in a yellow cab.
In recent days the busy do gooder has also met with First Lady Michelle Obama over the Girl Rising Campaign, which was inspired by the 2013 film of the same name.
Making her point: Freidas hared a picture of a schoolgirl on her Instagram account as she campaigned for better access to education for women
'And here's the top moment of moments...When Girl Rising officially partnered with the 62 million campaign,' she wrote.
'FLOTUS is infinitely generous, kind and means business when she says that we need to help change the future of the 62 million girls who don't have the opportunity to education and equal rights.
'Join the 62 million campaign at 62million.com #girlrising #62million #letgirlslearn .... a very proud producer.'
Partners: With First Lady Michelle Obama, who she described as 'infinitely generous'
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