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The Elders Warn That The World Remains Dangerously Off Track On Climate Mar 4, 2021

The Elders have voiced grave concern about the lack of ambition from many world leaders, as the UN reports back on carbon commitments ahead of the crucial COP26 climate summit in Glasgow this November. More →

Global Citizen Unveils Recovery Plan for the World Feb 26, 2021

International advocacy organization Global Citizen has launched a Recovery Plan for the World – a campaign to end COVID-19 for all and kickstart a global recovery. More →

Gugu Mbatha-Raw Named UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Feb 25, 2021

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has announced the appointment of British actor Gugu Mbatha-Raw as its newest global Goodwill Ambassador. More →

Newman's Own Foundation Pledges $1 Million to The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp Feb 22, 2021

Newman's Own Foundation has committed $1 million to the rebuilding of The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp following a significant fire on February 12 that destroyed a number of buildings on the Ashford, Connecticut, site. More →

The Elders Welcome US-Russian Agreement to Extend New START Nuclear Treaty Jan 28, 2021

The Elders today welcomed the agreement by US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin to extend New START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) for five years. More →

The Elders Explore Hope, Leadership and the COVID-19 Recovery in Finding Humanity Podcast Jan 25, 2021

The Elders explore hope, leadership and the COVID-19 recovery in a new series of the Finding Humanity podcast. More →

The Elders Welcome US Re-Engagement on Climate, WHO; Call for Renewed Commitment on Nuclear Threat Jan 22, 2021

The Elders today welcomed the decisions by newly-inaugurated US President Joe Biden to rejoin the Paris Agreement on climate change and cease the process of withdrawal from the World Health Organization. More →

Your Chance To Join Shakira and Gerard Piqué in Barcelona for Tapas Jan 21, 2021

Shakira's hips don’t lie and neither do we: here’s your chance to go on a double date with the pop sensation and her football star husband, Gerard Piqué! More →

HarperCollins Children's Books To Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Cat Stevens' Peace Train Jan 19, 2021

Cat Stevens, ‘70s troubadour, singer-songwriter, inductee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and known to millions for his hits including “If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out,” “Wild World,” “Father and Son,” and “The First Cut Is the Deepest,” has partnered with New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Peter H. Reynolds to produce PEACE TRAIN, a children’s book celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the iconic song’s original release on his multiplatinum album Teaser and the Firecat. More →

The Elders Warn Yemen Famine Will be Worsened by US Designation of Houthis as Terrorists Jan 18, 2021

The Elders today expressed concern that the severe famine and humanitarian crisis in Yemen will be worsened by the US Government’s designation of one of the parties in the conflict as terrorists. More →

UNICEF Appoints Yara as Regional Ambassador for the Middle East and North Africa Jan 14, 2021

UNICEF has appointed the singer Yara Regional Ambassador for the Middle East and North Africa. More →

Kat Graham Appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Dec 22, 2020

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has announced the appointment of Swiss-born American actress, singer and human rights activist Kat Graham as its newest Goodwill Ambassador. More →

Stars and More Honored At 2020 Global Citizen Prize Awards Dec 21, 2020

International advocacy organization Global Citizen on Saturday, December 19, honored the winners of the 2020 Global Citizen Prize. More →

Neil Gaiman and Guillermo de Toro Share IMDb Films of Hope Watchlists to Support Communities Affected by Covid-19 Dec 18, 2020

Neil Gaiman, renowned author and Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency has joined filmmaker Guillermo del Toro to release their top six favourite ‘Films of Hope’ to help movie fans stay hopeful and inspired during lockdown and the festive season. More →

Stars to be Recognized at the 2020 Global Citizen Prize Awards Dec 16, 2020

International advocacy organization Global Citizen today announced the winners of the 2020 Global Citizen Prize. More →

Prepare, Prioritise, Promote: The Elders’ three pillars for public health after COVID-19 Dec 16, 2020

The Elders this week launched a new report, “Building Back Better for Universal Health”, setting out three key pillars to inform the leadership needed from governments and policymakers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic at a national and global level: More →

John Legend To Host Star-Studded Global Citizen Prize Awards Dec 14, 2020

International advocacy organization Global Citizen has announced that Alessia Cara, Carrie Underwood, Common, Gwen Stefani, John Legend, JoJo, and Tori Kelly will perform at the Global Citizen Prize award special on December 19, 2020, with appearances by John Oliver, Nick Jonas, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. More →

Oxfam Kicks Off Regift Revolution, With Support From Artists, Musicians and Celebs Dec 14, 2020

This holiday season Oxfam and friends are shopping differently and encouraging everyone to be kind to our planet, and our wallets, by regifting. More →

Equality Now Raises Over $380,000 In First Ever Virtual Global Gala Dec 10, 2020

Last week, Equality Now hosted its Make Equality Reality Gala virtually for the first time – and raised over $380,000 and counting to continue their fight for justice for women and girls worldwide. More →

Neil Gaiman Launches New Crowdsourced Animated Film To Help Syrian Refugees Dec 8, 2020

Neil Gaiman – celebrated author and Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency – has joined forces with hundreds of fans and artists to release a new animated version of his poem What You Need To Be Warm. More →

Equality Now To Host First Ever Virtual Global Gala On December 3rd Nov 30, 2020

Equality Now announced today that for the first time ever, its annual Make Equality Reality Gala will go virtual! More →

Presidents, Prime Ministers, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors Celebrate World Children’s Day Nov 30, 2020

Stars and leaders around the world joined children and young people to reimagine a better post-pandemic world on UNICEF's annual World Children’s Day. More →

Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon Reveal Their Films of Hope for UNHCR Nov 25, 2020

Movie lovers need to look no further for inspiration in these uncertain times as actress and UNHCR Ambassador Kristin Davis along with Sex and the City co-star and activist Cynthia Nixon release their personal film Watchlist today in a new video series from IMDb and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency called ‘Films of Hope’. More →

The Red Cross and Martina McBride Urge Americans to Give Comfort Through Blood Donation Nov 19, 2020

The American Red Cross and country music star Martina McBride have joined together this holiday season to remind folks to take care of one another, sharing comfort and joy with hospitals patients through the gift of blood donation. More →

Children and Young People Join UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors in Conversations for World Children’s Day Nov 18, 2020

Children and young people from around the world will join UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors Ishmael Beah, David Beckham, Orlando Bloom, Millie Bobby Brown and Priyanka Chopra Jonas for virtual conversations in celebration of World Children’s Day. More →

The Elders Hope For A Sea-Change In US Engagement On Global Challenges Nov 10, 2020

The Elders congratulate US President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their election victory. More →

Your Chance To Get Lunch With Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in Los Angeles Nov 6, 2020

Here’s your chance to win lunch with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in Los Angeles – and all you have to do to enter is donate to charity. More →

Sofia Carson Named As Newest UNICEF Ambassador Oct 29, 2020

UNICEF USA has appointed actor, singer and activist Sofia Carson as the newest UNICEF Ambassador. More →

The Women's Media Center Launches IDAR/E, New Feminist Latina Digital Channel Oct 13, 2020

The Women's Media Center today launched a new digital channel publishing original stories and commentary by progressive, feminist Latinx women in both English and Spanish. More →

Jo Frost Becomes Ambassador for United Nations Foundation’s Shot@Life Campaign Sep 24, 2020

The United Nations Foundation's Shot@Life campaign announces Jo Frost, global parenting expert and best-selling author, as an official ambassador to the campaign which works to give all the world’s children access to lifesaving vaccines. More →