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IfOnly Partners With ACLU of Southern California To Help Raise $500,000 Jun 28, 2017

Ever dreamed of visiting the set of House of Cards? How about going as a VIP to a star-studded movie premiere and after-party with the cast? The ACLU of Southern California is making this possible on IfOnly, with more than 25 unique celebrity experiences that will be auctioned to benefit ACLU’s vital work. More →

Chris Cornell's Music Video For The Promise Released On World Refugee Day Jun 21, 2017

Multi-Grammy Award-winning, Golden Globe nominee Chris Cornell's official music video for his song “The Promise” was released this morning by Survival Pictures. More →

Kofi Annan: Why Are Only Poor Countries Taking Refugees? Jun 21, 2017

Kofi Annan, Chair of The Elders, has written in TIME Magazine on World Refugee Day. More →

International Rescue Committee, YouTube And YouTube Stars Team Up On World Refugee Day Jun 21, 2017

According to the latest figures, more than 65.6 million people last year were forced to flee their homes because of crisis and disaster. This World Refugee Day, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and YouTube’s Creators for Change program have joined seven YouTube stars to help raise awareness of refugee stories through a series of new YouTube videos. More →

Angelina Jolie Appeals For Child Refugees In Nairobi Jun 20, 2017

UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie marked World Refugee Day 2017 visiting adolescent refugee girls in Nairobi. More →

Stars Join Super Dads Campaign For UNICEF Jun 20, 2017

Stars from the world of entertainment and sport including Mahershala Ali, David Beckham, the All Blacks, Daniel Cormier, Novak Djokovic, Lewis Hamilton, Hugh Jackman, Sachin Tendulkar, Thalía and Chris Weidman joined Super Dads, a new UNICEF initiative launched for Father’s Day to celebrate fatherhood, and highlight the importance of love, play, protection and good nutrition for the healthy development of young children’s brains. More →

World Rugby U20 Championship Joins HeForShe Jun 20, 2017

Hosted by Georgia, the World Rugby U20 Championship 2017 saw its participating teams and the World Rugby Organization declare their support for HeForShe, the UN Women solidarity movement for gender equality. More →

Niki Taylor: What World Blood Donor Day Means To Me Jun 19, 2017

Model Niki Taylor has blogged about what World Blood Donor Day means to her. More →

Cricket Legend Sachin Tendulkar Highlights Fathers' Role In Children's Early Development Jun 16, 2017

Sachin Tendulkar and UNICEF today released a new video to celebrate fatherhood and highlight the importance of love, play, protection and good nutrition for the healthy development of young children’s brains. More →

FC Barcelona Foundation and UNHCR Launch Campaign In Support Of Refugee Children Jun 14, 2017

The FC Barcelona Foundation and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, have announced a major joint campaign to rally support for refugee children. More →

Global Leaders Unite To Bring Polio One Step Closer To Eradication Jun 14, 2017

This week, global health leaders gathered at the Rotary Convention in Atlanta to reaffirm their commitment to eradicating polio and pledge $1.2 billion to finance efforts to end the disease. More →

UNHCR Renews Yao Chen's Tenure As Goodwill Ambassador Jun 12, 2017

In a nod to her untiring support for refugees, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi today renewed Chinese actress Yao Chen's tenure as UNHCR's Goodwill Ambassador for an additional two years. More →

Richard Branson: It's Time To Be Brave Jun 12, 2017

Sir Richard Branson is supporting Amnesty International’s new “Brave” campaign for human rights. More →

Cody Simpson Named Ocean Advocate By United Nations Development Programme Jun 9, 2017

To mark World Oceans Day, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will name Australian musician Cody Simpson as its first-ever Ocean Advocate to help raise awareness of the crucial role the ocean plays in the health of the planet and people. More →

SAG-AFTRA Foundation To Honor Rashida Jones With Actors Inspiration Award Jun 8, 2017

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation announced today that Emmy-nominated actress Rashida Jones will receive its Actors Inspiration Award, an honor recognizing artists who give back to the community by championing worthy philanthropic causes which make a difference in the world. More →

Stars Join UNICEF Super Dads Campaign Jun 7, 2017

Stars from the world of entertainment and sport including Mahershala Ali, David Beckham, the All Blacks, Daniel Cormier, Novak Djokovic, Lewis Hamilton, Hugh Jackman, Sachin Tendulkar, Thalía and Chris Weidman joined Super Dads, a new UNICEF initiative launched today to celebrate fatherhood, and highlight the importance of love, play, protection and good nutrition for the healthy development of young children’s brains. More →

Organizations Speak Out Against Trump's Decision To Pull Out Of Paris Climate Agreement Jun 6, 2017

Some of the world’s most respected environmental organizations have spoken out about President Trump’s globally derided decision to pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement. More →

The Elders Condemn US For Quitting Paris Climate Agreement Jun 1, 2017

The Elders condemned the decision by President Trump to quit the Paris Agreement on climate change. They insisted that the decision does not mean the demise of the Paris Agreement, and urged other signatories to continue to respect its provisions. More →

Sir Lenny Henry Named Comic Relief Honorary Life President May 31, 2017

Comic Relief has appointed Sir Lenny Henry and former CEO Kevin Cahill CBE as the charity’s first Honorary Life Presidents, in recognition of the crucial role they played establishing Comic Relief and their ongoing support for the organisation as it prepares for the future. More →

Ariana Grande Announces Star-Studded Benefit Concert In Manchester May 30, 2017

Ariana Grande is returning to Manchester to headline a special One Love Manchester benefit concert on Sunday 4 June to honour and raise vital funds for the victims and families who were tragically affected by the Manchester attack after her show last week. More →

Winner Of $1.1 Million Aurora Prize For Awakening Humanity Announced May 30, 2017

The $1.1 Million Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity was awarded this week to Dr. Tom Catena, a Catholic missionary from Amsterdam, New York who has saved thousands of lives as the sole doctor permanently based in Sudan’s war-ravaged Nuba Mountains. More →

Bill Gates Hears Young People Debate Tough World Issues May 30, 2017

Last month, global entrepreneur and philanthropist Bill Gates surprised students by sitting in the audience as they debated some of the most challenging global issues facing their generation. More →

The Elders Condemn Political Paralysis In South Sudan In The Face Of Famine May 29, 2017

The Elders today condemned the political paralysis and failure of leadership at all levels in South Sudan in the face of worsening famine and humanitarian disaster. More →

The Elders Urge Continued US Support For Paris Climate Agreement May 25, 2017

The Elders called on the United States to reaffirm its support for the Paris Agreement on climate change and show leadership and ambition in tackling the threat posed by global warming. More →

Sara Bareilles Named As Ambassador Of First Ever CharityBuzz Broadway Auction May 24, 2017

Charitybuzz is pleased to announce the first ever curated Broadway Auction, part of the successful Charitybuzz Curates program, featuring bidding opportunities to meet Broadway’s biggest names, exclusive backstage access at the Great White Way’s hottest shows, VIP seats to standing-room-only engagements, and more — all to benefit charity. More →

The Elders Welcome Iran Election Result As Spur For Peace And Tolerance May 24, 2017

The Elders welcomed the re-election of President Hassan Rouhani in Iran as a sign that the Iranian people clearly desire peaceful relations with the outside world and a more tolerant society at home. More →

The Elders Condemn Terror Attack In Manchester May 23, 2017

The Elders condemned the terror attack in Manchester and expressed their deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed and injured, and to all the people of the United Kingdom. More →

Sir Roger Moore's Charity Legacy May 23, 2017

UNICEF UK today paid tribute to its long-term supporter and Goodwill Ambassador, Sir Roger Moore, who has died at the age of 89. More →

Michael Phelps Foundation Helps Families Stay Safer In And Around Pools May 23, 2017

At a poolside press event over the weekend, hosted at a Boys & Girls Club in Chicago, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) Pool Safely campaign and the Michael Phelps Foundation announced a new partnership focused on addressing a serious public health crisis: child drownings. More →

The Elders Urge Italy To Push For Climate Solidarity And Unity At G7 Summit May 23, 2017

The Elders have written to Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni to express support for his country’s leadership on climate issues as President of the G7 group of industrialised countries. More →