Story highlights This year marks the DC Comics superhero's 75th anniversaryUN staff members petitioned against action(CNN) Apparently, it takes a superhero to advocate for the rights of women. At least that's the message some people received when earlier Friday the United Nations appointed Wonder Woman as Honorary Ambassador for the Empowerment of Women and Girls. The decision comes as part of a campaign to raise awareness on Sustainable Development Goal 5, achieving gender equality and empowerment for all women and girls. Goal 5 is one of 17 goals set by the UN in 2015 to achieve a prosperous, protected planet. Not everybody sees Wonder Woman's UN appointment as a milestone worth celebrating.

Source: CNN October 21, 2016 21:22 UTC