UN Messenger of Peace

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UN Messenger of Peace is an honorary title bestowed by the United Nations on distinguished individuals who use their global influence to promote the organization’s work and advocate for peace, human rights, and sustainable development.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf United Nations role
honorary title
associatedWith UN Department of Global Communications
United Nations Headquarters
conferredBy Secretary-General of the United Nations
surface form: UN Secretary-General

United Nations
distinctionFrom UN Goodwill Ambassador program is usually agency-specific
UN Messenger of Peace self-linksurface differs
surface form: UN Messenger of Peace is appointed by the UN Secretary-General
focusArea climate action
education
gender equality
health and well-being
human rights
peace and security
poverty eradication
sustainable development
hasOfficialWebsite https://www.un.org/en/messengers-peace
hasRole public advocacy
public outreach
speak on behalf of the United Nations on key issues
support UN campaigns and events
language English
notableHolder Charlize Theron
Daniel Barenboim
Jane Goodall
Leonardo DiCaprio
Malala Yousafzai
Michael Douglas
Paulo Coelho
Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein
Stevie Wonder
Yo-Yo Ma
partOf United Nations public advocacy mechanisms
purpose advocate for human rights
advocate for peace
advocate for sustainable development
promote the work of the United Nations
raise global awareness of UN priorities
relatedTo UN Goodwill Ambassador
scope global
selectionCriteria distinguished individuals with widely recognized talent
individuals of international prominence
individuals willing to commit time and influence to UN causes
symbolizes commitment to the ideals of the United Nations
global solidarity
usesMedium field visits
media appearances
public speeches
social media campaigns

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Malala Yousafzai UNRole UN Messenger of Peace
UN Goodwill Ambassador differsFrom UN Messenger of Peace
UN Messenger of Peace distinctionFrom UN Messenger of Peace self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: UN Messenger of Peace is appointed by the UN Secretary-General
Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein endTime UN Messenger of Peace
this entity surface form: 2012 (UN Messenger of Peace)
Yo-Yo Ma hasRole UN Messenger of Peace
Haya bint Hussein notableRole UN Messenger of Peace
this entity surface form: UN Messenger of Peace (focus on hunger and poverty)
Jane Goodall positionHeld UN Messenger of Peace
Paulo Coelho positionHeld UN Messenger of Peace
this entity surface form: United Nations Messenger of Peace
UN Goodwill Ambassador relatedTo UN Messenger of Peace
Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein startTime UN Messenger of Peace
this entity surface form: 2007 (UN Messenger of Peace)