GOODWILL AMBASSADORS

UNITED NATIONS

The United Nations Messengers of Peace are distinguished individuals, carefully selected from the fields of art, literature, music and sports, who have agreed to help focus worldwide attention on the work of the United Nations. Backed by the highest honour bestowed by the Secretary-General on a global citizen for an initial period of three years, these prominent personalities volunteer their time, talent and passion to raise awareness of United Nations’ efforts to improve the lives of billions of people everywhere.

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Daniel Barenboim - Conductor, pianist - Israel

Paolo Coelho - Author - Brazil

George Clooney - Actor - USA

Michael Douglas - Actor - USA

Jane Goodall - Researcher - United Kingdom

Midori Goto - Violinist - Japan

HRH Princess Haya Bint al Hussein - Princess - Jordan

Yo-yo Ma - Cellist - China

Charlize Theron - Actress - South Africa / USA

Elie Wiesel - Nobel Prize Winner - USA

Former UN Messengers of Peace

Muhammad Ali - Boxer - USA

Vijaj Amritraj - Tennis player - India

Anna Cataldi - Author - Italy

Enrico Macias - Singer / Composer - France

Wynton Marsalis - Jazz musician - USA

Luciano Pavarotti - Opera singer - Italy