Surely few have heard of the goodwill ambassadors. Such a noble title deserve people only with a huge and kind heart. Able to help and support those who really need them. And today's article is dedicated to such generous and worthy, namely the UN Goodwill Ambassadors.
Background
To begin with, it’s worthwhile to figure out who the ambassadors are. So, the UN Goodwill Ambassador is a public and well-known person who, thanks to his popularity and some influence on society, can help the United Nations draw public attention to specific problems in the world. Provide support to poor countries, speaking at demonstrations and attracting media activity. It turns out that none of the immediate people can become a UN Goodwill Ambassador, as is possible for a popular person.
The first ambassador of goodwill was the American actor Danny Kay. This happened in 1954, and since then many famous personalities have become his followers. Let's look at the 7 stars of modernity who have become ambassadors of the world.
Angelina Jolie
For more than 16 years, the popular actress has been helping refugees from distant and abandoned corners of the planet, defending their right to a decent existence. During her missionary work, Jolie managed to visit more than 30 countries in need of humanitarian assistance. According to the actress, people who have gone through so many torments in their country are worthy only of respect, not contemptuous views and humiliations. Today, among the UN Goodwill Ambassadors, Angelina Jolie is distinguished by the largest donation to the refugee fund, namely 1 million dollars. Also on account of Jolie is the large-scale construction of schools in Africa and Afghanistan, factories, road repairs and much more.
Shakira
Since 2003, the singer is also on the list of UN Goodwill Ambassadors. Her foundation in Colombia provides daily nutrition and education to six thousand local children. She also provides assistance to people affected by natural disasters in their countries. It is thanks to Shakira that many dignitaries and businessmen render their support to third world countries. They listen to her, and only for that she deserves the highest respect.
Emma Watson
The actress of the notorious Harry Potter films recently joined the UN. Her personal mission is to recognize the equal rights between women and men around the world. Emma calls on the public to break down centuries-old stereotypes regarding the rights of girls and women in society. Violence, forced marriage, gender inequality - this is all that peace ambassador Emma Watson intends to fight at all costs.
David and Victoria Beckham
For more than 10 years, the football player adored by many has been the UN Goodwill Ambassador. In 2015, he created the "7" fund to help children from poor countries and children in conflict zones. To date, child exploitation figures are simply monstrously high. For example, nearly 170 million children around the world are involved in hard work, many suffer from sexual slavery. The Beckham Foundation makes ongoing contributions to help those in need. Following her husband, the title of Ambassador of Good and Peace was awarded to his wife Victoria. According to her, she was only 40 years old realized that she can and wants to help people in need, using her popularity. Her goal is to fight AIDS in African countries.
Nicole Kidman
The cult actress received the title of UN Goodwill Ambassador in 2006. Kidman's goal was to engage the public in the issue of women's sexual violence and discrimination. Also, for more than 20 years, Kidman has been the ambassador for the rights of the homeless and abandoned children. According to the actress herself, her upbringing and the much that she went through in life will help her in solving many issues of her mission at the UN.
Oksana Fedorova
Charming "Miss Universe" and partly beloved by the younger generation, host of "Good Night, Kids" received the title of Ambassador in 2008. Then Fedorova traveled to the Republic of Congo and Laos, where she assisted in tetanus vaccination. Also at different times, Oleg Gazmanov, Vera Brezhneva, Anatoly Karpov and Maria Guleghina became UN Goodwill Ambassadors from Russia .
Today there are so many famous media and wealthy people, and only a few of them are really ready to help financially and morally in making our world a better, kinder, and happier place. But the more public attention is drawn to problems such as hunger, poverty and disease in underdeveloped countries, the more chances there are to give people in need a decent life and at least bring their level closer to human conditions. And if it is impossible to influence other people until they themselves come to charity, then why not start with yourself? And to take at least small, but such big steps for those who are now worse than us.