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    Orlando Bloom walks the red carpet during Burberry Day at The New York Palace Hotel on May 28, 2009 in New York City
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    Orlando Bloom arrives in an Audi TDI to the Audi Clean Diesel on June 23, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California
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    Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr leave Akvinta Presents A Night of Hollywood Domino Party at The House at Cannes on May 18, 2009 in Cannes
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    A cold Orlando Bloom steps out during Milan Fashion Week, March 2009
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    Orlando Bloom as Legolas in ‘The Lord of The Rings- The Return of the King’ (2003)
 
 

FIRST PUBLISHED: October 12, 2009 11:03 AM EDT
LAST UPDATED: October 12, 2009 11:12 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Orlando Bloom has already fought for the rights of humans, elves and dwarves in the “Lord of The Rings” trilogy – and now the actor is fighting for the rights of children around the world as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

“Advocacy from UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors helps build momentum to improve the lives of children around the world,” UNICEF Executive Director, Ann M. Veneman said in statement released to Access Hollywood. “We are proud to have Orlando Bloom as one of the strong voices for vulnerable children.”

The 32-year-old actor – whose ambassador role was announced on Monday – has already witnessed the efforts of UNICEF in Nepal, Russia, and Sarajevo.

“UNICEF doesn’t just deliver humanitarian aid, which is what they are known for all over the world. They also educate and provide tools which help women and children face challenges specific to their own lives,” he said in a statement. “I responded to how UNICEF works as much as I did to the work itself. I look forward to learning more and to supporting UNICEF any way I can.”

Orlando joins a distinguished list of celebrities including Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman Audrey Hepburn, Danny Kaye, Shakira, Selena Gomez, Sir Roger Moore, David Beckham, Jackie Chan, Mia Farrow and Vanessa Redgrave who have worked as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors.

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