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Isabel Guerra

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) appointed Peruvian chef Gaston Acurio as Goodwill Ambassador,
according to Unicef representative in Peru, Guido Cornale.
Cornale remarked that National Goodwill Ambassadors are chosen not only for their public recognition, but also for the respect they receive in their country and for their humanitarian commitment.
"Gastón Acurio has gladly accepted this nomination,” said Cornale, adding that some of his duties will be “the defense of children and adolescents rights, promoting social change and public policies to ensure mandates established by the Convention on the Rights of the Child."
Acurio's formal appointment will probably be held the second week of September in a public event.
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