Zimbabwean-American actress and playwright, Danai Gurira, has been appointed a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations.

The Black Panther star shared the news on her Instagram page and said that she is honoured to join the UN Women family.

The 40-year-old actress also promised to amplify the voices of women who work tirelessly to bring about justice and rights for women and girls globally.

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Gurira wrote;

“Being appointed @unwomen Goodwill Ambassador in front of an amazing crowd of tens of thousands in Southern Africa where my passion and heritage stems from, was a deeply profound moment for me.

“I will seek to assure that She Is Equal in our world by doing everything I can to amplify the voices of women who work tirelessly to bring about justice and rights for women and girls globally, sometimes at risk of their very lives.

“I am honoured to give voice to their efforts, and I am honoured to join the UN Women family.”

 

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Being appointed @unwomen Goodwill Ambassador in front of an amazing crowd of tens of thousands in Southern Africa where my passion and heritage stems from, was a deeply profound moment for me. I will seek to assure that She Is Equal in our world by doing everything I can to amplify the voices of women who work tirelessly to bring about justice and rights for women and girls globally, sometimes at risk of their very lives. I am honored to give voice to their efforts, and I am honored to join the UN Women family.

A post shared by Danai Gurira (@danaigurira) on Dec 9, 2018 at 4:13pm PST