UNICEF Appoints Ahmed Helmy Regional Ambassador

UNICEF appointed today actor Ahmed Helmy Regional Ambassador for the Middle East and North Africa.

“I am truly excited about this new role,” said Ahmed Helmy during the appointment ceremony which was held through online video conferencing. “I am delighted to continue to work with UNICEF to advocate for children’s rights across the region.”

In 2017, Ahmed Helmy was appointed UNICEF Ambassador in Egypt and has spoken on behalf of UNICEF in various events to advocate for child protection and empowerment.   In 2018, Helmy participated in a field visit to Za’atari Refugee Camp in Jordan where he met with Syrian children and families.

“Actor Ahmed Helmy is no stranger to the UNICEF family. We are grateful for all of his substantial contributions raising awareness on important issues including positive parenting, early childhood development and campaigns against bullying,” said Ted Chaiban, UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa. “We look forward to Helmy continuing this important work at a regional level.”

In his new role, Ahmed Helmy will focus on promoting child rights and awareness on early childhood development issues in the Middle East and North Africa.

Ahmed Helmy is one of the most admired artists of his generation in the region. In addition to appearing in over 25 feature films, Helmy is also a writer, a judge at a talent show, a producer and a director. He enjoys a wide fanbase, with over 40 million followers on the different social media platforms.