Supermodel Natalia Vodianova Named UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador- UN Sexual & Reproductive Health Agency

Supermodel, philanthropist and impact investor, Natalia Vodianova was today appointed as Goodwill Ambassador for UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, to empower women and girls by tackling the stigma and taboos that surround their bodies and health and lead to pervasive discrimination and exclusion. Raised in poverty by her mother in Russia, with a half-sister who has cerebral palsy and autism, Natalia Vodianova is a passionate advocate for human rights, including reproductive rights and the rights of people living with disabilities. “It’s important to know that women and girls living with disabilities face double discrimination, and are disadvantaged, because of both their gender, and they disability,” said Vodianova to reporters in New York following her appointment. “With the UNFPA at my side, I look forward to continuing my work to talk about the myths and taboos that billions of women, girls, and vulnerable young people have to live with and raise the standar