Charlize joins UN fight against women abuse
Charlize Theron is the newest U.N. Messenger of Peace, turning
her Academy Award-winning fame to ending violence against women and girls around
the globe. Theron, 33, told reporters Monday after being inducted into the U.N.
role that she was taking on her new responsibilities very humbly, with a very
excited heart. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appointed her tothe new role, he
said, because of Theron's ability to use her voice, compassion and special
relationship with the public to create a better world.
