Democratic Underground: Nicolas Cage wins United Nations humanitarian award

Hollywood film star Nicolas Cage has been given an award for his humanitarian work by the United Nations in New York.
Secretary General Ban Ki-moon presented the 45-year-old Oscar winner with the Global Citizen of the Year Award for humanitarianwork.

The star said his role would  "shine a spotlight on the need for global justice".

Cage, an Amnesty International advocate, has already donated $2 million (£1.2m) to establish a fund to help former child soldiers. He also led a campaign around his film, Lord of War, to raise awareness about international arms control.

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