Mira Sorvino named Ambassador to UN (10 images)

Antonio Maria Costa, head United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, presents Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino with a certificate for her appointment to be a Goodwill Ambassador to UNODC at the United Nations on February 12, 2009 in New York City. (UPI Photo/Monika Graff)

Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino listens to panelist speak after she was appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime at the UN on February 12, 2009 in New York City. (UPI Photo/Monika Graff)

Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino listens as film maker Robert Bilheimer (R) talks after she was appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime at the UN on February 12, 2009 in New York City. (UPI Photo/Monika Graff)

Antonio Maria Costa, head United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, presents Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino with a certificate for her appointment to be a Goodwill Ambassador to UNODC at the United Nations on February 12, 2009 in New York City. (UPI Photo/Monika Graff)