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Amanda Gorman Named UNICEF Ambassador

She will deliver an original poem at the UNICEF Gala on Dec. 2.

Overview

  • UNICEF formalized the role after Gorman’s collaboration since 2021, citing her advocacy, education efforts, and fundraising for children.
  • Gorman visited UNICEF’s Global Supply Hub in Copenhagen and helped pack supplies, highlighting the organization’s frontline logistics.
  • UNICEF USA President and CEO Michael J. Nyenhuis welcomed her appointment, praising her ability to inspire engagement on children’s needs.
  • The ambassadorship emphasizes support for children living through crises, including conflict, displacement, and climate-related disasters.
  • Gorman said art can deepen public empathy for children in emergencies and called young people’s voices central to building a better future.