Charlize Theron: Messenger of Peace

She’s always been interested in using her celebrity for the greater good, and earlier today Charlize Theron was spotted at a press conference for the UN Messenger of Peace Induction Ceremony at the United Nations building in New York City.

The “Italian Job” hottie looked sleek as she passed the paparazzi, sporting a long black wool overcoat overtop a black dress with black stockings and black side-zip heels.

Theron was named the newest UN Messenger of Peace, and she plans to use her leverage to help end violence against women and girls around the globe.

Charlize passionately told press, "This is something that has been very dear to me, and disturbing to me for a long time," when referring to the statistic that one in every five women worldwide will be a victim of rape or attempted rape at some point in their lifetime.

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Enjoy the pictures of Charlize Theron at the UN press conference (November 17).