UNESCO has permanent delegates heading the diplomatic missions to the organisation, rather than permanent representatives. However, there are also
UNESCO Goodwill Ambassadors, such as many celebrities who act as UNESCO goodwill ambassadors for a particular thematic area.
UNHCR has similar
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassadors. A UN permanent representative is sometimes called an ambassador to the UN, or rarely, a UN permanent ambassador, to distinguish the position from being a UNESCO goodwill ambassador. However, again, the term "
ambassador" is more commonly used to describe each of nation's government officials who are assigned to handle some affairs with another nation. ==See also==