Millie Bobby Brown named youngest-ever UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

"Stranger Things" star Millie Bobby Brown has been named a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF, making the 14-year-old the youngest ambassador in UNICEF history. 

In a speech on Tuesday for World Children's Day, she said the title was more than an honor, it was a "powerful privilege."

Millie Bobby Brown lights up the Empire State Building in blue, in honor of UNICEF and World Children's Day in New York. The 'Stranger Things' actress, who just wrapped up filming for season 3 of her hit Netflix show, is UNICEF's youngest-ever goodwill ambassador. [Photo: VCG]

Brown vowed to "speak out for the millions of children and young people whose voices have been silenced for far too long." 

"I will shine a light on the issues that vulnerable children and young people have suffered around the world, including representing them at places where they haven't yet had a seat at the table. And most of all, I will make sure children and young people know their rights and I will do everything I can to empower them to be the change they want to see in the world."

She joins other Goodwill Ambassador's including David Beckham, Priyanka Chopra, Jackie Chan and her "hero," Audrey Hepburn, to help raise awareness for children's rights and issues affecting youth.