United Nations Messengers of Peace
UN ambassador of peace are respected personalities from the fields of art, drama, science, literature, music and sports that support their commitment by the work of the United Nations.
The title is awarded by the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
The ambassadors try through public appearances to expand contacts with international media and humanitarian support public understanding that the ideals and goals of the UN require global attention.
Current ambassadors of peace
- Elie Wiesel (since September 1998)
- Michael Douglas ( since 1998)
- Jane Goodall (since April 2002)
- Yo- Yo Ma ( since September 2006)
- Princess Haya of Jordan ( since September 2007)
- Daniel Barenboim ( since September 2007)
- George Clooney ( since September 2007)
- Paulo Coelho ( since September 2007)
- Midori Gotō ( since September 2007)
- Charlize Theron ( since November 2008)
- Stevie Wonder ( since December 2009)
Former Ambassador of Peace
- Muhammad Ali
- Vijay Amritraj
- Anna Cataldi
- Wangari Maathai
- Enrico Macias
- Wynton Marsalis
- Luciano Pavarotti