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achived URL: http://www.un.org/webcast/2008.html

event website URL: http://www.un.org/webcast/2008.html

start date and time: Monday, November 17, 2008 at 10:00 AM

end date and time: Monday, November 17, 2008 at 10:30 AM

categories:   ceremonies & celebrations   movies & tv   philanthropy & humanitarianism   international

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The United Nations names actress, producer, and activist Charlize Theron a UN Messenger of Peace, with a focus on ending violence against women. She is also the founder of the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project which promotes HIV/AIDS education in South Africa, her native country. Charlize Theron won an Academy Award for her 2003 role in Monster. Her other movies include The Cider House Rules, The Italian Job, The Devil's Advocate and more.

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