Diane Nelson, president of DC Entertainment, thinks that appointing action figure Wonder Woman will be fun. The event turns out to be otherwise.
In a ceremony that is intended to make the super lady a United Nation (UN) honorary envoy for women empowerment, the move has invited scrutiny. UN staff members have maligned the assignation.
Earlier in October, it has been cited that Wonder Woman will become part of the UN's development objective. The organization's fifth goal reiterates the pursuit of gender equality and girl emancipation. Development achievements have been adopted by the global body in 2015 with a targeted compliance by 2030.
As the governing body fails to choose a real-life lady who embodies the ideals of being a woman, the UN has instead taken the liberty to endorse Wonder Woman. Considering that ladies across the globe look up to the fanciful character, it has been assumed that the famous on-screen figure possesses an inspirational stature.
However, with 1,180 signatures backing a non-violent dissent, the ceremony intended to honor the establishment of gender equality and the 75th anniversary of the beloved DC personality has been met with protesters inside the Ecosoc chamber and at the lobby of the building.
After the UN plan to catapult Wonder Woman on its agenda, the 'Concerned United Nations Staff Members' group has demanded that the Secretary-General reassess her position. The dissidents have been concerned about the action character's extensively displayed sexualized status. More than that, there is nothing about the famous imaginary figure that is considered sensitive culturally.
As the ceremony begins, the protesters stand with their backs turned and their clenched fists held up. Halfway through the event, the dissenters walk out.
One participant comments that a significant event for championing women's rights needs a real individual who will speak to all 192 member-nations about the things that must be done.
Shazia Z. Rafi, former Secretary General of the Parliamentarians for Global Action, slams the Wonder Woman appointment by reiterating that a lot of credible living models are in place to be selected.
Guests for the event include Lynda Carter, who played the character back in the 70s, and Gal Gadot, who will be resurrecting the role in an upcoming movie.
This is not the first time that a fictional figure has been chosen by the UN to be its honorary envoy. Winnie the Pooh has been selected as ambassador for International Day of Friendship while an Angry Bird character is chosen to represent the 'International Day of Happiness' celebration.
