Bio

Internationally acclaimed actor and human rights crusader Danny Glover (USA) was appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Development Programme in 1998 and has focused his efforts on helping raise public awareness about UNDP's global mission to eradicate poverty. His commitment to human rights is exemplified by his personal involvement in the fight against apartheid in South Africa and his efforts to protect the rights of minorities in the United States. Since taking on his duties as Goodwill Ambassador, Mr. Glover has traveled to Haiti, Mali, Namibia, Senegal and South Africa to focus on how communities in developing countries are overcoming obstacles to a better life. Mr. Glover has also joined the fight against HIV/AIDS, giving speeches and submitting testimony on this issue before the U.S. Congress.