UNDP Appoints Padma Lakshmi as Its Newest Goodwill Ambassador

Padma Laxmi is a UNDP Goodwill ambassador.

Indian-American television personality and food expert Padma Lakshmi has been appointed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as its newest Goodwill Ambassador, supporting the agency's fight against inequality and discrimination around the world.

UNDP announced Lakshmi's appointment on the eve of International Women's Day.

In her new role, the Emmy-nominated television personality and award-winning author will mobilise support for the Sustainable Development Goals with a focus on fighting inequality, discrimination and empowering the disenfranchised.

Lakshmi was named the Goodwill Ambassador by UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner in a ceremony at the UNDP headquarters in the city.

As we celebrate International Women’s Day… let’s remember that women and girls face some of the worst discrimination and hardships in the world

Lakshmi said at a press conference held at UNDP headquarters.