Charlize Theron has been named a United Nations Messenger of Peace.
The actress, who was born in South Africa, will visit her native country and several others in a bid to raise awareness on social issues.
A UN spokesperson said, "[Theron] has been recognised for her work focusing attention and mobilising efforts on social issues, particularly in her native South Africa, where she has the Africa Outreach Project, which provides funding for a mobile health and computer clinic that visits high schools in rural communities affected by HIV/Aids."
Theron is not the only celebrity to be a Messenger of Peace for the UN. Both George Clooney and Michael Douglas also hold the title.