According to Reuters, the U.N. did not elaborate on why the ambassadorship was ending. However, the choice was racked by protests staged by a group identifying as United Nations staff members concerned that the superhero’s curves sent the wrong message.
“Although the original creators may have intended Wonder Woman to represent a strong and independent ‘warrior’ woman with a feminist message, the reality is that the character’s current iteration is that of a large breasted, white woman of impossible proportions, scantily clad in a shimmery, thigh-baring body suit with an American flag motif and knee high boots — the epitome of a ‘pin-up’ girl,” a petition posted by the group on Care2 read.
“This is the character that the United Nations has decided to represent a globally important issue — that of gender equality and empowerment of women and girls,” the group continued.
Wonder Woman was chosen as Honorary Ambassador for the Empowerment of Women and Girls. The choice was made in support of the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goal 5, which aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
According to Reuters, the campaign featuring Wonder Woman was planned to be used into next year.
TheWrap has reached out to the U.N. for comment.
Happy National Superhero Day: 5 More Superhero Movies Coming Soon, From 'Guardians' to 'Wonder Woman' (Photos)
Happy National Superhero Day! With film like "Lego Batman" and "Logan," 2017 has already been a great year for superheroes -- and there are five major super-movies still to come.
"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" May 5, 2017 Set two months after the first film, the Guardians of the Galaxy travel throughout the cosmos and struggle to keep their newfound family together, while helping Peter Quill learn more about his true parentage.
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"Wonder Woman" June 2, 2017 In the early 20th Century, the Amazon princess Diana (Gal Gadot), who is living on the island of Themyscira, meets American military pilot Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) when he is washed ashore. After learning about the ongoing events of a world war from him, she leaves her home to try to help end it.
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"Spider-Man: Homecoming" July 7, 2017 Following the events of "Captain America: Civil War," Peter Parker (Tom Holland) tries to balance his life as an ordinary high school student in Queens, New York, with fighting crime as his superhero alter-ego Spider-Man.
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"Thor: Ragnarok" Nov. 3, 2017 Thor (Chris Hemsworth) must confront the gods when Asgard is threatened with Ragnarok, the Norse apocalypse.
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"Justice League" Nov. 17, 2017 Batman (Ben Affleck), Superman (Henry Cavill), Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), the Flash (Ezra Miller), Aquaman (Jason Momoa) and Cyborg (Ray Fisher) unite to battle the evil Steppenwolf (Ciarán Hinds).
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TheWrap looks ahead at the exciting superhero films soaring into theaters next year
Happy National Superhero Day! With film like "Lego Batman" and "Logan," 2017 has already been a great year for superheroes -- and there are five major super-movies still to come.