NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 05: Executive Producer, author, and host Padma Lakshmi attends the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Inaugural Global Goals Gala: A Night for Change at Phillips in Manhattan on December 5, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for United Nations Development Programme (UNDP))
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Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

United Nations Development Programme celebrated 50 years at the frontline of development and its leading role in realizing the Global Goals by 2030 with a star-studded gala, hosted by Padma Lakshmi and featuring a musical performance from Grateful Dead legend Bob Weir.

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UNDP’s current Goodwill Ambassadors – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and actors Connie Britton and Michelle Yeoh were also in attendance.

Pictured:

Michelle Yeoh, Connie Britton, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, Padma Lakshmi, UNDP Administrator Helen Clark 

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