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Actress Mira Sorvino named Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations

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)

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