The UN refugee agency said it had appointed Blanchett as its newest goodwill ambassador, a role also held by US film star Angelina Jolie.
The United Nations has enlisted Oscar-winning Australian actor Cate Blanchett to help raise awareness about the plight of refugees, amid a massive global displacement crisis.
The UNHCR chief, Filippo Grandi, hailed Blanchett’s appointment, saying it would help “create better public understanding and support for refugees”.
“We are living through an unprecedented crisis, and there must be shared responsibility worldwide,” she added.