DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syrian actor and director Jamal Soliman has joined a growing list of world celebraties to win a job at the United Nations -- as a goodwill ambassador.

Known for her commitment to social causes, Ms Azmi will advocate population and development, reproductive health and gender issues. She will also visit UNFPA’s project sites, interact with communities and address population-related concerns at various fora.

NEW YORK – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) today named Geri Halliwell Goodwill Ambassador for its international advocacy campaign for reproductive health care, gender equality and the empowerment of women throughout the world.