Justin H. Min

UNICEF USA Ambassador since 2022

A versatile and dynamic actor recognized for his renowned role of Ben Hargreeves on the Netflix hit-series The Umbrella Academy, Justin also appeared in A24’s drama After Yang as the title character, Yang. Most recently, Justin was seen in BEEF, a 10-episode dramedy and limited series by A24 and Netflix’s Sung-Jin Lee.

A graduate of Cornell University with a double major in government and English, Justin worked in international development and journalism before turning to acting. Also a skilled photographer and writer, Justin has freelanced for various creative publications and is currently writing a book of essays.

A meaningful visit with UNICEF-supported Syrian refugees in Lebanon

Justin’s Ambassador announcement in 2022 followed his program visit to Lebanon in advance of World Refugee Day.

During the trip, Justin met with Syrian refugees and learned from experts about UNICEF's work in the country. He spent time at an informal settlement in the Baalbek-Hermel region, where he spoke with children and their families about their experiences and hopes for the future. He learned about UNICEF's water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programs implemented to prevent the spread of disease and participated in activities supporting children's right to play.

While in Mount Lebanon and Beirut, Justin learned about how UNICEF works with partners to ease the devastating impacts of Lebanon's socio-economic crisis on families while also helping Syrian and Lebanese children get back to school.

Justin has supported UNICEF at other key moments as well, including World Youth Skills Day, UNICEF USA's annual Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign and UNICEF's emergency response to the 2023 earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria.

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