Prominent Egyptian actress Yousra has been named a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador by the Joint United Nations Program on HIV and AIDS for the Middle East and North Africa.
The film starlet was appointed as the UNAIDS regional goodwill ambassador for MENA at a ceremonial event that was held at the Marriott Hotel in Cairo.
As a UNAIDS goodwill ambassador, the actress follows in the footsteps of other famous stars such as Naomi Watts and Victoria Beckham in using her celebrity to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS and help combat the stigma associated with the disease.