- About UNAIDS
- Our work
- Targets and commitments
- 2011 Political Declaration: Targets and elimination commitments
- Reducing sexual transmission
- Preventing HIV among drug users
- Eliminating new HIV infections among children
- 15 million accessing treatment
- Avoiding TB deaths
- Closing the resource gap
- Eliminating gender inequalities
- Eliminating stigma and discrimination
- Eliminating travel restrictions
- Strengthening HIV integration
- 2011 Political Declaration: Targets and elimination commitments
UNAIDS works with a number of outstanding personalities to strengthen awareness on AIDS. The UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassadors are prominent individuals from the world of arts, entertainment, sport and other fields of public life who have expressed their desire to contribute to UNAIDS and to move the AIDS response forward.
Myung-Bo Hong
UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador and Korean football icon Myung-Bo Hong is committed to raising awareness on HIV prevention among young people and helping break down the barriers of stigma and discrimination surrounding HIV. He was appointed UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador in November 2011.
Press release (November 2011)
Michael Ballack
UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador Michael Ballack is an international footballer and former captain of the German National Team. Through achievements in the world of international sport, he is a role model for many young people and has dedicated time and effort disseminating messages on HIV prevention. He was appointed UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador in 2006.
Press release (May 2006)
Toumani Diabaté
UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador Toumani Diabaté of Mali is a globally acclaimed musician and dedicated AIDS advocate who uses his music to empower people and spread HIV awareness messages. Mr Diabaté has participated in various outreach campaigns with the Haut Conseil National de Lutte contre le Sida in Mali. He was appointed UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador in 2008.
Press release (December 2008)
Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway
UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway advocates to generate attention and support for young people living with or affected by HIV. She was appointed UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador in 2006.
Press release (April 2006)
Her Serene Highness Princess Stephanie of Monaco
UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador Her Serene Highness Princess Stephanie of Monaco has been passionately engaged in the response to HIV for many years. She has been President of the non-governmental organization “Fight AIDS Monaco” since 2004 and was appointed a UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador in 2006.
Press release (October 2006)
Annie Lennox
UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador Annie Lennox is committed to speaking out for women and girls affected by the HIV epidemic. She is also a dedicated activist and campaigner working for social justice with numerous organizations. She was appointed UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador in June 2010.
Press release (April 2010)
Naomi Watts
UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador Naomi Watts is a renowned actress and Oscar nominee. She has starred in films including King Kong, The Ring, 21 Grams, and Mulholland Drive. In her role of UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador, Ms Watts raises awareness on issues related to AIDS including the needs of people living with HIV worldwide. She was appointed UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador in 2006.
Press release (May 2006)
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Mrs Rai Bachchan has been involved in humanitarian issues for many years and will now have a special focus on HIV. In her new role she will help raise awareness on issues related to stopping new HIV infections in children and advocate for increased access to antiretroviral treatment. She was appointed UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador in September 2012.
Press release (September 2012)
UNAIDS National Goodwill Ambassadors
- China: James Chau
- Egypt: Menna Shalaby
- India: Preity Zinta