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Brazilian author Paulo Coelho has enchanted readers with his best-selling books such as “The Alchemist” and “The Pilgrimage.” The winner of numerous awards for his works, which have been translated into more than 65 languages, Mr. Coelho uses his global appeal to help underprivileged men and women in Brazil and around the world. For this, the Rio de Janeiro native was designated as a UN Messenger of Peace in September 2007. He also works with UNESCO as a Special Counselor for Intercultural Dialogues and Spiritual Convergences, and is part of the UN’s “Network of Men Leaders” tasked with helping to end violence against women. The UN News Centre spoke to Mr. Coelho about building bridges between people and cultures, and his work with the UN. (...)

The interview:
http://www.un.org/apps/news/newsmakers.asp?NewsID=27

Basic information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paulo_Coelho
http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paulo_Coelho