Ms. Lundberg\u2019s journey with UNHCR Thailand began nearly three years ago when she contacted the agency to offer her support to people forced to flee their homes due to war, conflict and persecution. Since then, she has visited four refugee camps in Thailand and promoted UNHCR\u2019s Namjai for Refugees campaign to assist refugees in the country. Last year she also joined over 60 top celebrities around the world for the #WithRefugees campaign that delivered over 1.2 million public signatures in support of refugees at the UN General Assembly\u2019s special session on refugees and migrants.<\/p>\n
\u201cGoodwill Ambassadors are the most recognizable public faces of UNHCR. They help to bring our organization to every corner of the world through their influence, dedication and hard work,\u201d said Ruvendrini Menikdiwela, UNHCR\u2019s Representative in Thailand. \u201cI am delighted to welcome Praya \u201cPu\u201d Lundberg to our global network and grateful for her commitment to make a difference in the lives of people who are forced to flee their homes.\u201d<\/p>\n
With this appointment, Ms. Lundberg follows in the footsteps of UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassadors such as Cate Blanchett, Ger Duany, Jung Woo-Sung and Yao Chen.<\/p>\n