Actress Nicole Kidman, recently appointed a goodwill ambassador for the UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), will work on women’s rights and gender equality.

But Kidman--and UNIFEM--are dodging questions on abortion:

"In terms of where I stand (on abortion), that is my private belief," Kidman said at UN headquarters in New York. "I'm here to work for an organisation, so my own personal beliefs I don't think should come into it. I'm here to help disseminate information."

...UNIFEM backed Kidman's right to stay silent on abortion, saying reproductive health issues fell under the mandate of the UN Population Fund (UNFPA).

"As a result, UNIFEM will not comment on abortion issues at all," a spokeswoman said.

Eh? What in the world is this all about? How can reproductive rights not be discussed when working on international women’s issues?