UN Women National Goodwill Ambassador Ximena Sariñana
On 3 March 2020, actress and singer Ximena Sariñana was presented as UN Women National Goodwill Ambassador for Mexico. As part of this role, the artist has carried out a series of digital activations and has joined events and communication campaigns. In addition, by means of her platforms, her work, and her own agenda, she has promoted the human rights of women and girls.
“I feel fortunate and honoured to receive this appointment from UN Women”, said Ximena during her appointment. “With this I reiterate my work for gender equality.”
The Goodwill Ambassador has also become a key spokesperson to promote co-responsibility in care work, as well as the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls in Mexico and Latin America.
About Ximena Sariñana
Ximena Sariñana is a Mexican actress and singer with more than 20 years of experience in the artistic field. She has participated in films, television programmes, and music festivals of national and international stature. She has recorded four albums and has been nominated for Grammy Awards, Latin Grammy Awards three times, MTV Miaw Change Agent Award in 2019, and has been nominated for several MTV awards.
She has collaborated with UN Women in different programmes and communication campaigns since 2016.