Meet Wonder Woman, the new UN Ambassador for women empowerment

Gal Gadot, famous for her role in Fast and Furious, is all set to play Wonder Woman in her new movie. (Photo | AP)

Her speech included ways to empower women by encouraging education for the girl child. (Photo | AP)

Gal Gadot delivers a speech during a U.N. meeting for empowering women with a poster of the iconic character behind her. (Photo | AP)

Lynda Carter, who starred in the 70's TV series 'Wonder Woman,' speaks during a U.N. meeting. (Photo | AP)

Both women spoke about how educating the girl child is an important step towards women empowerment. (Photo | AP)

Patty Jenkins, director of the new Wonder Woman movie, and its new star Gal Gadot, listen during a U.N. meeting. (Photo | AP)

However, this did not go down well with United Nations staff as some of them hold signs as a silent protest against the meeting. (Photo | AP)