Academy Award winning actress Charlize Theron has been named a “Messenger of Peace” by the United Nations. Charlize will be speaking out against violence towards women.

There will be ten Messengers of Peace in all, all celebrities, who will be making public appearances on behalf of the United Nations.

Charlize knows something about domestic violence. Her father, who was an abusive alcoholic, was shot and killed by her mother who was protecting the family when he was in a drunken rage. Imagine growing up with that.

Rock on, Charlize. It can’t be easy to relive your ordeal, but we salute you for trying to make a difference.

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