Barcelona's Lamine Yamal appointed UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador at age 18
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FC Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has been appointed as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador at age 18, becoming one of the youngest ambassadors in the organization's history. The appointment strengthens the nearly two-decade-long partnership between FC Barcelona, the Barca Foundation, and UNICEF. Yamal has collaborated with UNICEF since 2024 on awareness campaigns for younger audiences. In his new role, he will advocate for children's rights—particularly the right to play—and support children impacted by conflicts, natural disasters, and humanitarian crises.
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The appointment reinforces the long-standing link among FC Barcelona, the Barca Foundation, and UNICEF, a relationship that has existed for nearly two decades.
In the role, he will promote children's rights, especially the right to play, and support children affected by conflicts, natural disasters, and humanitarian crises.
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