Lino Guanciale appointed Ambassador of goodwill of UNHCR: “I would like to give hope”

Lino Guanciale has been appointed Ambassador of goodwill of UNHCR, the United Nations Agency for Refugeesrecognition that rewards his constant commitment to support those forced to escape from wars, persecutions and violations of human rights. The collaboration of the actor with UNHCR dates back to 2017 and has translated into an active participation in awareness campaigns, public events and field missions.

“I am deeply honored to receive this assignment“, Guanciale said. “Being an ambassador of goodwill for UNHCR means taking an important responsibility: using my visibility to tell often forgotten stories and support those who have lost everything but not hope”.

In a video published on his Instagram profile on the occasion of his birthday – Lino Guanciale was born on May 21, 1979 – the actor therefore chose to launch a very personal appeal in favor of the UNHCR. “I would like to give hope this year“, he said. By clarifying that “those who know me or have been following me for a while, they know that I have been collaborating with UNHCR for years, the UN agency for refugees, who all over the world takes care of all people who are forced to escape from wars, violence and persecutions”.

Recently, however, he underlined Guanciale, «The world of humanitarian assistance has suffered from cuts to very strong funding. Cuts whose effects have already become catastrophic. It is a real cataclysm. Which breaks down, as always, on the most vulnerable ». Guanciale also recalled one of his mission in Ethiopia, underlining the direct effects of these cuts. «I was with UNHCR in Ethiopia and there I found in person how extraordinary the assistance work that is done is. Here, already in Ethiopia alone that I visited, 4 out of 7 nutritional centers had to close due to these cuts: more than half. Which means that there are 80 thousand more children under 5 years at risk of severe malnutrition. This is unacceptable ».

Finally, the actor concluded with a concrete invitation: “If you ask me what you want by gift, I would like nutritional centers, medicines, therapeutic food, drinking water and safe refuges For all those families who have already lost everything and today they really lose any residue of hope. I thank you for everything you can do, or by donating or sharing this appeal ».

With his sympathy and communicative ability, over the years Guanciale has been able to bring media attention to often forgotten causes. According to Chiara Cardoletti, Unhcr representative for Italy, the Holy See and San Marino, «His authentic commitment contributes significantly to our mission to protect refugees and refugees and seek lasting solutions for their lives».

His appointment comes in a particularly critical moment for the humanitarian sector: according to the UNHCR press release, over 122 million people in the world live from forced displaced people, While prolonged conflicts – in Ukraine, Sudan, Palestine and other areas – continue to aggravate the crisis. The resources, on the other hand, are in drastic decline, with serious repercussions on help programs. And to support the activity of the UN Agency for refugees, Guanciale will continue in its assignment by participating in global campaigns, educational projects and activities in the area, in Italy and abroad.

Originally from Avezzano, Lino Guanciale is one of the most loved faces of Italian fiction. Graduated in Literature and graduated from the National Academy of Dramatic Art “Silvio D’Amico”, he began to act in the theater under the direction of Gabriele Lavia and Luca Ronconi. Television success comes with fiction as May God help us, the red door, Commissioner Ricciardi And The pupil, who make him a popular and credible figure in the eyes of the general public. Next to the artistic path, Guanciale has always cultivated the social and educational commitment, participating in civil campaigns and teaching communication in schools and university. His appointment to Ambassador UNHCR represents a natural evolution of this dedication.