Hollywood actor Daniel Craig has been appointed the first United Nations (UN) global advocate against mines and explosive hazards for three years while UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said ‘James Bond’ actor has a ‘licence to save’.
James Bond actor Daniel Craig was appointed as UN global advocate against landmines during a ceremony at UN headquarters in New York. On the event, Ban Ki-moon said that Daniel Craig ‘007’ was given ‘licence to save’ contrary to his Hollywood’s theme that gave him ‘licence to kill’.
He also priased Craig for commitment for UN vision against land mines and explosive hazards. The UN secretary general linked the appointment with the series of event organised to observe 10th anniversary of the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, The Guardian reported.
Craig said he had encountered the legacy of unexploded ordnance while filming in Cambodia: “There were lots and lots of children around. And I know I was nervous – but I can’t imagine what it was like for the parents of those children.
“It stops them having a normal life, getting on and rebuilding, and getting back their lives again.”
It is noteworthy to mention here that Daniel Craig is the latest high-profile actor who was given prominent role for the UN vision followed by Angelina Jolie who had been appointed as special envoy for the UN high commissioner for refugees (UNHCR) and Leonardo DiCaprio as a messenger for peace, while Harry Potter actor Emma Watson was named a goodwill ambassador by UN Women.
