DC Superhero Wonder Woman has been announced as Honorary Ambassador for the Empowerment of Women and Girls for The United Nations.

The appointment was made during a ceremony attended by actress Lynda Carter, who played Women Woman in the TV series, and in support of the campaign DC will release a special edition comic in 2017 with Wonder Woman carrying the positive message of empowering women and girls. Carter commented 'The greatest honour and responsibility of playing Wonder Woman was serving as a role model for fans around the world, particularly girls. I’ve seen first-hand how a powerful yet compassionate superhero can inspire women to believe in themselves and men to support equality'.