The Associated Press reports:
"The United Nations celebrated Wonder Woman's 75th birthday on Friday by naming the comic book character as its new Honorary Ambassador for the Empowerment of Woman and Girls, despite frustration from both inside and outside the world organization that the spot should go to a real — and less sexualized — woman."
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"The United Nations celebrated Wonder Woman's 75th birthday on Friday by naming the comic book character as its new Honorary Ambassador for the Empowerment of Woman and Girls, despite frustration from both inside and outside the world organization that the spot should go to a real — and less sexualized — woman."
Full story here.
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Date: 2016-10-21 10:23 pm (UTC)On the other hand, it has to be said I think the complaints have some merit. The UN's track record in appointing women to their actual positions of power is not that great, so nominating a fictional one does seem to be a little... off message.
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Date: 2016-10-21 11:29 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2016-10-22 02:54 am (UTC)