Betty G an award winner Ethiopian singer has been appointed as a Good Will Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Born Biruktawit Getahun, she goes by stage name Betty G. She has gained popularity for her vibrant performance and community activisim .
Betty G was UNHCR high profole supporter until she is promoted to becoming a good will ambassador on March 6,2020 .
During the appointment , Betty G was qouated as saying ” I’m humbled and honoured to have been selected to serve refugees who are among the world’s most vulnerable people. I’m fully committed to this noble cause,”
The UNHCR officials said Betty’s appointment will help raise awareness about refugee issues in countries like Ethiopia that host thousands of refugees from neighbouring countries .
Betry G performed at the recent ceremony of the Noble peace prize in Norway where Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed recieved the Noble Peace prize