The United Nations children’s agency UNICEF appointed Millie Bobby Brown, the star of hit Net-flix series “Stranger Things,” as its youngest-ever goodwill ambassador last week, and the 14-year-old had a message for world leaders: “Listen to us.” “I want to raise issues about education and violence and ending bullying and ... making sure children have a safe environment and clean water,” Brown told Reuters at the United Nations. “But I’m still learning what I feel passionate about.” Emmy-nominated Brown, who plays Eleven, a girl with special powers who tries to help rescue a missing boy in “Stranger Things,” has spoken out in the past against bullying and last year deleted her Twitter account after a slew of hate-filled comments. Her appointment as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador marked World Children’s Day and comes after Brown co-hosted UNICEF’s 70th anniversary celebrations in New York in 2016, interviewing David Beckham on stage. UNICEF said in her new role she will help raise awareness of children’s rights and other youth-related issues including access to education and the impact of violence, bullying and poverty. “Children are their own best advocates. I know that Millie will use her passion and dedication to defend the rights of vulnerable children and young people everywhere,” said UNICEF’s executive director Henrietta Fore in a statement. When asked if she had a message for world leaders, Brown told Reuters: “Listen to us. Youth is very powerful.” She pledged to speak out for millions of children and young people whose voices had been silenced, shine a light on issues that vulnerable children suffer around the world and make sure children know their rights and empower them. Brown said she would use her platform, which includes more than 18 million followers on Instagram. She was also the youngest person to make Time magazine’s list of the world’s 100 most influential figures. “In becoming a UNICEF goodwill ambassador, I share the title with a hero of mine — the late, great Audrey Hepburn, who once said: ‘As you grow older you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping others and one for helping yourself,’” Brown told a news conference announcing her appointment. “That’s exactly what I intend to do,” she said. Brown joins a list of UNICEF goodwill ambassadors that includes former England soccer captain David Beckham, actors Orlando Bloom, Jackie Chan, and Liam Neeson, singers Ricky Martin and Shakira and YouTube star Lilly Singh. “Stranger Things” was a sensation when it kicked off its eight-episode first series on July 15, 2016. The nine-episode season two was released on October 27, 2017. But fans are going to have to wait for season three. It isn’t due until next year and Netflix has yet to set a debut date. However, Brown can next be seen on the big screen in “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” alongside Vera Farmiga, 45, and Brits Sally Hawkins, 42, and Charles Dance, 72, due out on May 31, 2019. She’s also signed up to reprise her role for “Godzilla vs. Kong” opposite Alexander Skarsgard, set for release on May 22, 2020. (SD-Agencies) | 