Award-winning British novelist Neil Gaiman (Neverwhere, American Gods) has been named as a global Goodwill ambassador for UNHCR.

Gaiman, who's worked with the charity since 2013, is set to take part in a live Facebook chat today (February 20) alongside Jonathan Ross, and commented 'I am deeply honoured to take on this role with UNHCR. There has never been a more important time to stand in solidarity with refugees. I've had the privilege of travelling with UNHCR to Jordan to meet Syrian refugees. In amongst the horror and the nightmares, there were many small and glorious stories of survival and hope, resilience and dignity'.