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Millie Bobby Brown Calls For Children Not To Give Up On Adults Nov 19, 2021

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Millie Bobby Brown, is featured in a new video to raise children’s voices ahead of World Children’s Day on 20th November. More →

Stars To Celebrate 75 Years Of UNICEF Oct 20, 2021

On Giving Tuesday, UNICEF USA will host UNICEF at 75 events in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco and Washington DC. More →

UNICEF USA Announces NBA Champion Jeremy Lin as Newest Ambassador Oct 19, 2021

UNICEF USA has appointed professional basketball player Jeremy Lin as the newest UNICEF Ambassador. More →

UNICEF and BTS Celebrate Success of LOVE MYSELF campaign Oct 14, 2021

UNICEF, record label BIGHIT MUSIC, and the 21st century pop icons BTS are marking the groundbreaking success of the LOVE MYSELF campaign this week, with the campaign reaching almost every country in the world with positive messages of self-love and self-care. More →

Women's Rights Organization Equality Now to Host Virtual Global Gala Oct 11, 2021

International women’s rights organization Equality Now is hosting its annual Make Equality Reality Gala on October 12, 2021 at 8:30PM ET/5:30PM PT. More →

Stevie Wonder to Headline Global Citizen Live in Los Angeles with Adam Lambert and More Sep 16, 2021

International advocacy organization, Global Citizen has announced the expansion of Global Citizen Live to include Los Angeles and London with an outdoor event in L.A., which is presented by Verizon, and headlined by Stevie Wonder with Adam Lambert, Chloe x Halle, Demi Lovato, H.E.R., ONEREPUBLIC, Ozuna, The Lumineers and 5 Seconds of Summer at The Greek Theatre on September 25, 2021. More →

Julian Lennon Receives an International Award for Work in Literacy Sep 8, 2021

Julian Lennon will receive a global award today, on International Literacy Day, (September 8) for his outstanding contribution to literacy. More →

Soccer Aid For UNICEF Raises Record £13 Million For Children Around The World Sep 6, 2021

Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2021, broadcast live and exclusively on ITV, STV and the ITV hub this evening from the Etihad Stadium, has raised a record-breaking £13,014,769 so far for UNICEF’s vital work keeping children around the world, happy, healthy and able to play. More →

Stars To Front Soccer Aid For UNICEF Appeal Films Sep 3, 2021

Soccer Aid for UNICEF has today revealed the six heartwarming appeal films that will appear during this year’s match, due to take place at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester on Saturday 4th September and broadcast live on ITV and STV. More →

Julian Lennon Launches Sustainable Fashion Initiative To Promote Conservation Of Life Sep 3, 2021

Through his charity, The White Feather Foundation, internationally acclaimed artist/humanitarian Julian Lennon is unveiling a new autumn line of eco-friendly apparel and home accessories. More →

Global Citizen Live Line-Ups Revealed For Paris, Lagos, & NYC Events Aug 12, 2021

International advocacy organization, Global Citizen, has revealed many of the artists who’ll perform at Global Citizen Live events in Lagos, Nigeria, as well as festivals in Paris, France and in New York City, which is presented by Citi and Cisco, on September 25. More →

The Elders Urge Leaders to Act on Climate as IPCC Assessment Lays Bare Unprecedented Crisis Aug 11, 2021

Responding to the new report from the world’s foremost scientific authority on climate change – the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) – Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders said: More →

David Beckham To Attend Soccer Aid For UNICEF 2021 Jul 30, 2021

David Beckham OBE, Founder of 7: The David Beckham UNICEF Fund and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2005, has today announced that he will be attending Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2021, due to take place at Etihad Stadium, Manchester on Saturday 4th September and broadcast live on ITV and STV. More →

Rita Ora To Host LA Art Show Opening Night Benefit For St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Jul 28, 2021

The LA Art Show is thrilled to announce that global superstar Rita Ora will be the official host of the 2021 Opening Night premiere party, kicking off the Los Angeles art season with this special summer edition. More →

Stars To Join Soccer Aid For UNICEF 2021 Jun 23, 2021

James Arthur, Tom Grennan, Fara Williams, Micah Richards, Gary Neville and Paul Scholes were today announced as taking part in Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2021 – the first time they have been part of the world’s biggest celebrity-charity football match. More →

Angelina Jolie Marks World Refugee Day 2021 Jun 21, 2021

UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie spoke from Burkina Faso to mark World Refugee Day over the weekend. More →

The Elders: The UN and AU Must Act Now to Prevent Famine and End Atrocities in Tigray, Ethiopia Jun 15, 2021

The Elders today called on the UN Security Council and the African Union to take urgent steps to address the unfolding humanitarian and human rights crisis in Tigray, Ethiopia, which poses a clear threat to regional peace and security in the Horn of Africa. More →

The Elders Warn Myanmar Risks State Failure Without Significant Increase in International Pressure Jun 2, 2021

The Elders today called on the international community to intensify pressure on the military leadership in Myanmar to prevent the country descending into endemic violence and state failure. More →

Coldplay to Play Exclusive Concert May 24th to Support Red Nose Day May 20, 2021

UK band Coldplay will play a live-streamed concert on TikTok Monday May 24th to support Red Nose Day, the annual campaign to end child poverty. More →

26 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Mobilized Through Global Citizen's VAX LIVE: The Concert To Reunite The World May 11, 2021

International advocacy organization Global Citizen has announced that the VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World campaign helped mobilize over 26 million COVID-19 vaccine doses and $302 million to the ACT-Accelerator to provide equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines, tests, treatments and other medical tools to the world’s most marginalized communities and healthcare workers on the frontlines. More →

International Jazz Day 2021 Concludes with Spectacular All-Star Global Concert May 6, 2021

With more than 190 countries participating, the International Jazz Day 10th Anniversary celebration concluded with a thrilling All-Star Global Concert reaching millions worldwide. More →

Harry and Meghan Announced as Campaign Chairs of Global Citizen's VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World Apr 28, 2021

International advocacy organization Global Citizen has revealed additions to VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World, their live event on May 2 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. More →

David Beckham Leads Global Vaccination Drive During World Immunization Week Apr 26, 2021

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and founder of the 7 Fund for UNICEF, David Beckham, is fronting a global initiative to inspire confidence in vaccines and encourage parents around the world to vaccinate their children against deadly diseases. More →

Global Citizen Announces VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World Apr 16, 2021

International advocacy organization Global Citizen has announced VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World, a global broadcast and streaming special that aims to inspire vaccine confidence worldwide and help get the COVID-19 vaccines to everyone, everywhere. More →

Alphonso Davies Named UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Apr 8, 2021

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has announced the appointment of Alphonso Davies, FC Bayern Munich’s left-back and player for Canada Men’s National Football Team, as its newest Global Goodwill Ambassador. More →

Little Mix Star Celebrates Her Yemeni Heritage With UNICEF Apr 1, 2021

Little Mix star and The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) supporter, Jade Thirlwall, has been sharing stories about her Yemeni heritage and learning more about the ongoing conflict in Yemen. More →

UK Nuclear Announcement ‘Shocking and Alarming’ Warn The Elders Mar 17, 2021

Following the release by the UK government of its Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy, Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders said: More →

BTS and Big Hit Renew Commitment to “LOVE MYSELF” Campaign to Support UNICEF Mar 15, 2021

Grammy-nominated group BTS, together with its label Big Hit Entertainment (Big Hit), has renewed its commitment to UNICEF to help end violence and neglect, and promote children and young people’s self-esteem and well-being, in a video released today. More →

Women’s Media Center Announces A Virtual Event Celebrating the Launch of New Feminist Latina Digital Channel Mar 9, 2021

The Women's Media Center announced today a special Women’s History Month event, The Legacy of Jovita Idar, celebrating the launch of WMC IDAR/E, the Women’s Media Center’s English/Spanish channel that spotlights the voices and impact of diverse Latinas on a range of current and emerging issues. More →

UK TV, Radio Broadcaster Anita Rani joins UNHCR as Goodwill Ambassador Mar 8, 2021

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, announces today, International Women’s Day, that the British TV and radio broadcaster Anita Rani has become its latest Goodwill Ambassador. More →