United Nations’ refugee agency, United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has appointed noted Pakistani actress Mahira Khan as UNHCR’s National Goodwill Ambassador. The UNHCR made the announcement through a video on Twitter. We're delighted to announce that @themahirakhan is our newest Goodwill Ambassador for Pakistan. 👏 pic.twitter.com/SAPjBY7E05 — UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency (@Refugees) November 6, 2019 The 'Superstar' actress said she felt privileged to have been chosen to serve for the noble cause. Grateful and honoured to be a @Refugees goodwill ambassador for Pakistan🙏🏼Proud to be born to a motherland that has opened its arms to refugees for over 40 years 🇵🇰🙌🏼 @UNHCRPakistan https://t.co/kGagHGJLlv — Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) November 6, 2019 She also said: Pakistan has set an example for the world where a country has hosted refugees for the last 40 years. This is one cause because I feel so strongly about it, especially as Pakistan's UNHCR National Goodwill Ambassador. The UNHCR is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for refugees.
