Charlize Theron becomes UN peace envoy...

Actress Charlize Theron has been made a messenger of peace by the United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon. 

The South African-born actress, who won an Oscar for her role in the 2003 film Monster, will have a special focus on ending violence against women. 

Theron, who is now a US citizen, is the founder of a project aimed at promoting HIV/Aids education for children and their families in South Africa. More...

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