Editing Ambassador (section)

==Non-diplomatic ambassadorships==
In a less formal sense, the phrase is used for high-profile non-diplomatic representatives of various entities (rarely states), mainly cultural and charitable organizations, often as willing figureheads to attract media attention; for example, film and pop stars make appeals to the public at large for [[United Nations]] activities, sometimes during press-swarmed visits in the foreign country. Public figures are sometimes nominated or invited to endorse events designated as ambassadors, brand ambassadors, and [[goodwill ambassador]]s. 

Many times, international agencies like United Nations also appoint ambassadors to achieve the objectives of a particular mission, like the appointment of goodwill ambassador Bollywood film actress Priyanka Chopra for [[UNICEF]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.unicef.org/turkey/en/press-releases/unicef-goodwill-ambassador-priyanka-chopra-jonas-visits-ethiopia-meet-refugee|title=UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra Jonas visits Ethiopia to meet refugee children fleeing conflict and humanitarian crises|access-date=27 January 2020|archive-date=27 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200127005555/https://www.unicef.org/turkey/en/press-releases/unicef-goodwill-ambassador-priyanka-chopra-jonas-visits-ethiopia-meet-refugee|url-status=live}}</ref> Japan adopted the cartoon character [[Hello Kitty]] as their official goodwill and tourism ambassador to China and Hong Kong in 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2008/05/19/national/hello-kitty-to-be-goodwill-envoy/|title=Hello Kitty to be goodwill envoy|date=19 May 2008|access-date=27 January 2020|archive-date=27 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200127005554/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2008/05/19/national/hello-kitty-to-be-goodwill-envoy/|url-status=live}}</ref> According to Brain, the job of a brand ambassador was undertaken typically by a celebrity or someone of a well-known presence, who was often voluntary or paid considerably for their time and effort.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://everyonesocial.com/blog/brand-ambassador/|title = The Brand Ambassador: Who Are They and Why do They Matter?|date = 4 December 2019|access-date = 27 January 2020|archive-date = 31 March 2020|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200331203533/https://everyonesocial.com/blog/brand-ambassador/|url-status = live}}</ref> In French-speaking regions such as metropolitan [[France]], [[Guadeloupe]], [[Réunion]], [[Quebec]], or [[Wallonia]], the title of ''ambassadeur personne'' is used.

Further, in the United States of America, senior career officers of the [[United States Foreign Service|U.S. Foreign Service]] may be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to the rank of [[United States Foreign Service Career Ambassador|Career Ambassador]] as professional achievement. Holders of this rank may not necessarily possess diplomatic authority or accreditation to any state, though nearly all have previously served as an Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary during their careers. By custom, they hold the rank for life (including retirement), are addressed with the title ''Ambassador'' and may use [[United States passport|U.S. Diplomatic Passports]] for all travel. Prominent career ambassadors include [[Lawrence Eagleburger]], [[William J. Burns (diplomat)|William Joseph Burns]] and [[Ryan Crocker]].