NoScans: UN names Wonder Woman an Honorary Ambassador

[alicemacher]

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."

Full story here.

Comments

[icon_uk]

It certainly seems to have been a contentious choice, which is a shame as it should have been a fitting crown to her 75 Anniversary celebrations.

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.

[bradygirl_12]

If Honorary Ambassadors are fictional characters as according to the article, then Wonder Woman is a good choice. She embodies women's empowerment and is an Ambassador for peace and equality. I'm betting many of the protesters don't know anything about her.

[zapbiffpow]

Congrats, WW! Really don't see much of a problem with this, but in either case, DC should just keep on keeping on with the Wonder Woman initiative, combining public stuff like this with quality work on the books.