Jackie Chan Kicks Off New Role as U.N. Ambassador

[CShine]

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (Reuters) - Hong Kong action movie star Jackie Chan embarked on a another unusual mission on Monday, dropping in on AIDS and land mine victims in war-scarred Cambodia in his new role as a U.N. goodwill ambassador.

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and UNAIDS, which coordinates U.N. efforts to combat HIV and AIDS, hope Chan's huge popularity in Asia will raise awareness in a region fast becoming the new front line in humanity's fight against the killer virus.

"I really want to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS virus and the discrimination against the victims of HIV/AIDS," Chan told a news conference in the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh.

With 2.6 percent of its 13 million people affected by HIV or AIDS, Cambodia is the worst affected country in the Asia-Pacific region, according to U.N. estimates.

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[kimchi]

1. Go Jackie!

I could never tolerate martial arts movies until I saw one of his films. His athleticism is amazing.

I have even more respect for the man now. Way to use his fame for a good cause.

[roguevalley]

2. He's such a good guy. I love to watch him, he's a cutie. He's also a

great comedian. Saw an interview with him once and he
lamented that he never had an education. I think he
said he could read some now but not good. His kids have
to have a good education. It was key to him. Good guy,
Jackie Chan.

[Just Me]

3. Chan has a heart,...

,...and he is applying it in such a meaningful way.

[Khephra]

4. He's a great pick!

Chan is beloved all over the world. One of the few real global stars.

[Democat]

5. Now right wingers will have to boycott his movies too!

Their loss.

[xxqqqzme]

6. they have so much 2 hate!

They should B delighted! A regular buffet from which 2 CHOOSE.

[Dr Fate]

7. SWEET! Who does not like Jackie Chan?

What a talented guy & great Action Hero- good heart too...