Victoria Beckham has been named a United Nations goodwill ambassador, joining the UNAIDS campaign to fight and spread awareness of AIDS.
The former Spice Girl appeared at a press conference in New York yesterday (September 25) where she spoke about her new role in the organisation.
She said: "I am mother and I am a woman. I will do whatever I can to raise awareness. I feel very passionate about this. I recently visited South Africa and was so touched by the women I met and felt inspired. I came home and I knew I had to do something.
"It's taken me to get to 40 to realise I have a responsibility as a woman and as a mother. For some reason people will listen to me. This is the beginning of an incredible journey for me.
"I have people mentoring me, I am going back to South Africa in a few weeks and then further afield next year."
Beckham added: "I would do anything for my children and I think every woman has the right to health and every woman has the right to give their children a healthy future."
Victoria Beckham named UNAIDS International Goodwill Ambassador
Proudly accepting the role of @UNAIDS goodwill ambassador #UNGA x vb pic.twitter.com/oiJyqX05kT
— Victoria Beckham (@victoriabeckham) September 25, 2014