The lovely Charlize Theron has been named the latest United Nations Messenger of Peace by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.  Her specific work will center around ending violence against women.

According to the UN’s website:

The actor has been recognized for her work focusing attention and mobilizing efforts on social issues, particularly in her native South Africa, where she has the Africa Outreach Project, which provides funding for a mobile health and computer clinic that visits high schools in rural communities affected by HIV/AIDS.

Other actors who are also UN Messengers of Peace include George Clooney and Michael Douglas.

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