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Celebrities Narrate Inspiring Red Cross Stories at Paramount Pictures Studios in Hollywood Mar 11, 2020

More than 150 people including American Red Cross Los Angeles Region volunteers, donors and community partners came together at the Red Cross Stories event at Paramount Pictures Studios in Hollywood last week for an evening of storytelling narrated by celebrities. More →

Mohamed Salah Named First Instant Network Schools Ambassador Feb 28, 2020

Mohamed Salah has become the first Ambassador for Instant Network Schools – which connect refugee and host country students to a quality digital education – as the programme prepares to expand into his home country of Egypt for the first time. More →

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend to be Honored at ACLU Centennial Gala Feb 12, 2020

The ACLU is turning 100 — that’s 100 years of speaking truth to power, fighting for our fundamental freedoms, and demanding justice for all. Benefiting the ACLU and NYCLU Foundations and the organizations’ life-changing work, the Centennial Gala will be an unforgettable evening of community, connection, and celebration of all that we have accomplished together. More →

The Elders Warn New US Peace Plan for Middle East is Unworkable Jan 30, 2020

The Elders warned today that the new US proposals announced by President Trump cannot provide a workable solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. More →

The Elders Unveil the Doomsday Clock Jan 28, 2020

Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders and former President of Ireland, and Ban Ki-moon, Deputy Chair of The Elders and former United Nations Secretary-General, have joined experts from the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists for the unveiling of the Doomsday Clock in Washington DC, an annual assessment of the existential risks faced by humanity. More →

All-Star Cast to Read Audiobook to Commemorate the ACLU's 100-Year Anniversary Jan 22, 2020

A star-studded cast including Sir Patrick Stewart, Samuel L. Jackson, Lucy Liu, Zachary Quinto, Michael C. Hall, Tony Shalhoub, Matt Bomer, Billy Porter, Judith Light and more will lend their voices to the audiobook edition of FIGHT OF THE CENTURY, a brand-new anthology curated by award-winning authors Michael Chabon and Ayelet Waldman in collaboration with the American Civil Liberties Union to mark its 100-year anniversary. More →

Liam Neeson Visits Brazil-Venezuela Border Jan 13, 2020

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Liam Neeson joined UNICEF in urging the international community to increase its support to refugee and migrant children from Venezuela in need of assistance across Latin America and the Caribbean. More →

The Elders Call on Regional Leaders to Kickstart South Sudan Peace Talks Dec 19, 2019

The Elders today called upon leaders from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) regional bloc to urgently convene talks with the leaders of South Sudan to advance peace negotiations after a series of delays and setbacks. More →

Gigi Hadid Visits Children In Senegal With UNICEF Dec 18, 2019

Gigi Hadid, international supermodel and UNICEF Supporter, travelled to Senegal last week to see first-hand the work that UNICEF does in the hardest to reach parts of the world. More →

Cate Blanchett and Ben Stiller Among Stars Joining UNHCR's Campaign for Solidarity With Refugees Dec 18, 2019

A new social media campaign launched today by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, celebrates the strength, resilience and skills that refugees can bring to their new communities. More →

Marc Anthony, Javier Báez Join Kids in Puerto Rico to Celebrate Restored Community Baseball Fields Dec 17, 2019

Little League baseball is coming home to hurricane-weary communities in Puerto Rico. More →

Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Crocs to Donate 50,000 Pairs of Classic Clogs to UNICEF Dec 13, 2019

Crocs, Inc., in partnership with UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra Jonas, today announced that 50,000 pairs of Crocs Classic clogs will be donated over the next year to underserved school children in Belize through UNICEF. More →

Jane Seymour to Receive 2020 Horatio Alger Award Dec 12, 2019

Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, today announced that award-winning actress, artist, author and producer Jane Seymour has been selected for membership in this prestigious organization. More →

Big Names To Perform At Sting's Rainforest Fund Benefit Dec 6, 2019

Eurythmics, Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp and James Taylor will be among the performers at Sting's 30th anniversary Rainforest Fund benefit, taking place at the Beacon Theatre in New York, Dec. 9. More →

Spice Girl Emma Bunton Goes Back To School Dec 5, 2019

UNICEF UK Ambassador Emma Bunton recently swapped her microphone for an exercise book as she went back to school to celebrate World Children’s Day 2019. More →

David Beckham and Millie Bobby Brown Headline Global Summit Dec 4, 2019

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors David Beckham and Millie Bobby Brown headlined a global summit at the United Nations Headquarters in New York where they joined children and young people in demanding action to protect and promote child rights. More →

Ishmael Beah Visits Sierra Leone on 30th Anniversary of Convention on the Rights of the Child Dec 4, 2019

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Ishmael Beah has concluded a visit to his native Sierra Leone on the commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. More →

Celebrities Getting into the Spirit with #GivingTuesday Dec 3, 2019

It’s Giving Tuesday, and people everywhere are giving back to their communities and the wider world. More →

Women Who Spark Law Reform Honored at Make Equality Reality Gala Nov 21, 2019

Equality Now, a leading international NGO dedicated to using the law to promote women’s equality, held its annual Make Equality Reality Gala last night at Capitale in New York City. More →

Celebrities Know Philanthropy is Beautiful Nov 19, 2019

Joan Hornig is one of those women you notice from a mile away. She wears her skin confidently, which makes her jewelry sparkle even brighter. More →

The World's Big Sleep Out - A Global Sleep Out With Celebrities In Solidarity For The Homeless Nov 14, 2019

On Saturday, 7th of December 2019, the world will unite to help raise awareness to the important fight against homelessness with what is going to be the largest charitable fundraising campaign in an entire generation. More →

The Women’s Media Center 2019 Women’s Media Awards Honors Champions for Women in Media Nov 4, 2019

THE WOMEN'S MEDIA CENTER hosted their 2019 WOMEN’S MEDIA AWARDS on October 22nd at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. More →

Pink To Receive People's Champion Award at E! People's Choice Awards Nov 1, 2019

E! has announced that global superstar Pink will be celebrated with “The People’s Champion of 2019” award at the “E! People’s Choice Awards.” More →

Stars Raise £250,000 At UNICEF UK Halloween Ball Nov 1, 2019

A host of UNICEF UK Ambassadors and high-profile supporters led last night’s stylishly spooky turn out for Unicef UK’s Halloween Ball raising a phenomenal £250,000 to support Unicef’s life-saving work for children in danger around the world. More →

The Elders Call for Open Access to Kashmir to Assess Humanitarian Rights Situation Oct 28, 2019

The Elders today expressed grave concern at the recent killings by militants and security forces in Indian-administered Kashmir and urged both India and Pakistan to act with restraint and responsibility to defuse tensions. More →

Equality Now To Host Annual Make Equality Reality Gala Oct 24, 2019

Equality Now, a leading international NGO dedicated to using the law to promote women’s equality, will hold its annual Make Equality Reality Gala in November. More →

Soccer Aid for UNICEF Raises Record-Breaking £7.9 Million Oct 21, 2019

Soccer Aid for UNICEF today announced that the 2019 campaign raised a record-breaking £7.9m – with 100% of the money going towards Unicef’s vital work around the world saving lives and helping children grow up happy, healthy and able to play. More →

UNHCR Announces Global Humanitarian Award Ceremony Oct 4, 2019

Venezuelan singer Danny Ocean is part of a global line-up of performers who will be honouring the winner of the 2019 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award at a ceremony in Geneva on 7 October. More →

Announcing 2019 Women's Media Awards Honorees Oct 3, 2019

Jane Fonda, Robin Morgan, and Gloria Steinem — the Co-Founders of The Women's Media Center — announce the honorees for the 2019 Women’s Media Awards, to be held on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. More →

The Elders Urge Colombia to Defend Peace Agreement Against FARC Dissidents Oct 1, 2019

The Elders today called on Colombian President Iván Duque and all political leaders in the country to take all necessary measures to defend and affirm the country’s historic peace agreement, following the recent announcement by some former FARC guerrillas that they will resume armed conflict. More →