Charlize Theron joins U.N. to act as messenger of peace, end violence against women
2008-11-18 04:34:49 (GMT) (Caymanmama.com - Entertainment News)
Charlize Theron is the newest messenger of peace for the United Nations with a special focus on ending violence against women
Virginia Beach, Virginia (CaymanMama.com) — Celebrities are known for using their status as platforms for issues near and dear to their hearts - Angelina Jolie being one of the highest profile celebs making their mark on the world’s most tender issues.
According to a report by Reuters, actress Charlize Theron is the newest messenger of peace for the United Nations with a special focus on ending violence against women. Theron’s primary function in the U.N. will be to promote the organization’s activities and ideals through public appearances and media contacts.
Theron, 33, became an Academy Award winner for her controversial role in the 2003 movie “Monster,” in which she portrayed serial killer Aileen Wuornos, who struggled with a background of violence and abuse.
The South African-born beauty told the media during a news conference that she welcomed U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s call for Hollywood to create more movies surrounding social issues.
But Theron added: “I always find it interesting the pressure gets put on Hollywood when we really should be putting the pressure on society, because whenever we make these movies like ‘North Country,’ people don’t go and see it.”
“I think it’s a much bigger issue than getting Hollywood to step in and make these films. I think we should be asking our public why, when we make these movies, do they not go and see them. That’s the bigger question,” she said.
Theron has spoken out against rape in her native South Africa.
The statistics of violence against women is saddening: one in three women will be beaten or abused in her lifetime, according to U.N. figures. Even more sad is that one in five women globally will raped or attempted rape.
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