Goodwill ambassador

He was born in London in 1921 to a family with Russian, German, French, and even Italian roots.

He was also known for his humanitarian work and he served as the UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for 36 years.

So he had a career that went way beyond just acting and filmmaking.

Yeah, and I thought that was interesting because when you look at Billy Budd, you can see that Ustinov was really interested in more than just making an entertaining movie.

He won two Academy Awards.

He also had a life outside filmmaking and acting.

One important part was, of course, working as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, which he did for around 36 years.

But I think that the background is useful when looking at Billy Budd because this is not really a simple action movie or adventure story.

At 76, she continues to create, perform, and inspire.

She's also a passionate advocate, mentoring young women in jazz, and serving as a goodwill ambassador for the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO, in the fight against hunger.

So Dee Dee, it's a, it's a huge pleasure to host you today this podcast, and, uh, for me, who is a big fan of your music, it's a tremendous pleasure to have this conversation with you.

Let's start by the origin.

I mean, like I said, I think it's – I'm very concerned.

I think – I'm an ILO, International Labor Organization, Goodwill Ambassador.

And ILO just released – Which is a division of the United

Nations.

Mira Sovino is an Oscar-winning actress and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime coordinator.

goodwill ambassador for the global fight against human trafficking, Emma Trager-Lewis sat down with Savino and asked her to talk about humanity's collective interest and responsibility to ensure that the most vulnerable people and populations are not left behind by economic, social and environmental progress.

When we were taught in school about slavery, we thought it essentially ended with the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation.

And now to know that there is this underground illegal form of slavery that is a giant booming business, which is always like in second place for the world's largest criminal enterprise just after illegal drugs.

They were so happy because they saw there was a path forward for them where they could thrive and be important and accomplished and successful and articulate like she was.

Powerful.

That was Maria Sovino, the Oscar-winning actress and United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for the Global Fight Against Human Trafficking.

She was talking there to Emma Craig-Lewis from the United Nations News about humanity's collective interest and responsibility to ensure that the most vulnerable people and populations, including migrants and refugees, are not left behind by economic, social and environmental progress.

Sure.

Well, actually, I didn't realize this is my Goodwill Ambassador jacket for the Chamber of Commerce.

That's one of the ways that I'm involved with the chamber.

We get to wear these.

Maybe they've moved locations or something like that.

And, you know, we'll go and be part of their special day.

I don't know if you've seen the photos of the Goodwill ambassadors and we'll hold the ribbon and the people get to cut the ribbon for their new, you know, location or whatever.

But it's just a special thing.