Mira Sorvino

Overview

Mira Sorvino born Manhattan, NY September 28, 1967. American actress; UN Goodwill Ambassador to combat human trafficking 2009-12; Amnesty International envoy and award winner; appealed to Congress to support UN peacekeepers in Darfur 2006.

Quotations

“We have all chanted, 'Never Again' in response to various mass atrocities that have occurred in the past century. . . Unfortunately, 'again' is now." (to House Int. Affairs, Sept. 20, 2006)

"What we need are people who are brave enough to stand up to these forces [of violence against women]. It's really this monumental fight and we have no resources, but we have the heart." (seawolfliving, Feb. 3, 2016; photo People Magazine, Jan. 21, 2006)