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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 →

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 →

Fabletics Announces The Demi Lovato For Fabletics Collaboration In Support Of Girl Up May 16, 2017

Fabletics, the innovative activewear brand co-founded by Kate Hudson in 2013, is excited to announce its first-ever collaboration. With the Fabletics mission to empower women by making a healthy, active lifestyle accessible to everyone – regardless of size, shape, age or ability – the new Demi Lovato for Fabletics limited-edition capsule collection reinforces their shared commitment to inclusion, female empowerment and body positivity. More →

Johnson & Johnson And United Nations Foundation Launch Fifth Annual Global Moms Relay May 8, 2017

Last week marked the start of the fifth-annual Global Moms Relay, an annual campaign co-created by Johnson & Johnson and the United Nations Foundation to improve the health and wellbeing of families worldwide. More →

Charitybuzz Launches Second Annual Golf Auction Apr 24, 2017

Charitybuzz is excited to announce the Second Annual Golf Auction, part of the successful Charitybuzz Curates program, with bidding opportunities to play alongside world renowned golf pros and celebrities, gain access to the most exclusive courses, caddy for the best, and more — all to benefit charity. More →

The Elders Urge G20 Leaders To Take Bold And Decisive Action On Climate Change Apr 13, 2017

The Elders have called on G20 leaders to take “bold and decisive action” on climate change, specifically regarding climate finance provision and ending fossil fuel subsidies. More →

Zoe Saldana And Rachel Zoe To Take Part In Fifth Annual Moms +SocialGood Apr 10, 2017

In celebration of Mother’s Day, hundreds of advocates, experts and every day moms and dads will gather on May 4 in New York City to share ideas, exchange best practices and inspire action for a healthy planet and happy families. More →

Clinton Foundation To Host Sixth Annual Health Matters Activation Summit Apr 7, 2017

On Sunday, April 9, and Monday, April 10, President Bill Clinton will host the Clinton Foundation's sixth annual Health Matters Activation Summit, a yearly convening to identify strategies for systemic health improvement and ways to implement those strategies. More →

Prince Harry Attends Landmine Free World 2025 Reception Apr 7, 2017

Prince Harry attended The Landmine Free World 2025 Reception at Kensington Palace to mark International Mine Awareness Day. More →

Moral Outrage, Political Failure: The Elders Deplore New Famines Apr 6, 2017

The Elders expressed their great concern about the famines now threatening South Sudan, Nigeria, Somalia and Yemen. This catastrophic situation is a damning symptom of political failure by national leaders and the international community, they said today. More →

Stars Team Up With Smurfs To Celebrate International Day Of Happiness Mar 20, 2017

Demi Lovato, Joe Manganiello and Mandy Patinkin threw their talent behind a United Nations effort to end extreme poverty, address inequality and protect the planet against climate change through the Sustainable Development Goals during the weekend. More →

Stars Perform At Tibet House US 30th Anniversary Benefit Gala Mar 20, 2017

Last week’s sold-out 30th Anniversary Tibet House US Benefit Concert Celebrating Philip Glass's 80th Birthday at Carnegie Hall in New York City made for yet another unforgettable evening in the concert’s long history. More →

Stars Join Enough Is Enough Campaign For War Child Mar 17, 2017

In a moving new video released by War Child, a group of celebrities tell the true story of a Syrian teen forced to flee across the border, and the tragic events that follow. More →

The Elders Welcome UN Secretary-General’s Commitment To Fight Sexual Exploitation Mar 17, 2017

The Elders welcomed the commitment from the new Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres to personally lead efforts to eradicate sexual abuse and exploitation by UN peacekeepers and civilian staff. More →

Stars Cover Brandi Carlile's The Story Album For War Child Feb 22, 2017

On May 5, Legacy Recordings (a division of Sony Music Entertainment) will release Cover Stories: Brandi Carlile Celebrates 10 Years of The Story – An Album to Benefit War Child. More →

Smurfs Team Up With United Nations For A Happier, More Peaceful And Equitable World Feb 16, 2017

The popular Smurfs characters are encouraging children, young people and adults to make the world happier, more peaceful, equitable and healthy with a campaign launched today by the United Nations, UNICEF, and the United Nations Foundation. More →

War Child Presents BRITs Week Gigs Feb 16, 2017

War Child is currently in the middle of a week of incredible gigs in London as part of BRITs week. More →

The Elders Voice Alarm At New Israeli Settlement Law Feb 13, 2017

The Elders today expressed alarm at new measures adopted by the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, on 6 February that retrospectively recognise Jewish settlements in the occupied territories that are built on confiscated Palestinian land.
 
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Alabama Shakes And Ben Harper To Perform At Tibet House US 30th Anniversary Concert Feb 10, 2017

Internationally acclaimed GRAMMY Award-winning musicians Alabama Shakes and Ben Harper will join the extraordinary line-up for the Tibet House US 30th Anniversary Benefit Concert Celebrating Philip Glass's 80th Birthday on March 16th at Carnegie Hall in New York City. More →

The Elders Condemn US Refugee Ban Feb 1, 2017

The Elders have condemned the US president’s Executive Order banning Syrian refugees from entering the United States and restricting migration from seven predominantly Muslim countries. More →

The Elders’ Statement On US Reintroduction Of Global Gag Rule Jan 31, 2017

The Elders have expressed concern at the decision by the new US Administration to reintroduce the so-called “Global Gag Rule” that cuts US funding to organisations that help provide abortion services.
 
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The Elders Urge Bold Steps To Reach Universal Health Coverage In India Jan 27, 2017

The Elders have commended India’s political leaders for progress the country has made in reforming its health system, whilst urging greater action and commitment to reach full Universal Health Coverage (UHC). More →

Statement From UN Foundation On New Restrictions Of U.S. Foreign Assistance To Limit Women’s Access To Health Care Globally Jan 25, 2017

United Nations Foundation President and CEO Kathy Calvin has issued the following statement on the imposition of the Mexico City Policy, also known as the Global Gag Rule, last enacted in 2001. More →

Cara Delevingne Raises Awareness For Refugee Girls’ Education In Uganda Jan 20, 2017

British model and actress, Cara Delevingne joined Girl Up, the United Nations Foundation's adolescent girls campaign, this past week on a learning trip to Uganda in support of its partnership with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. More →

Tyler Perry To Receive Fifth Annual People's Choice Award For Favorite Humanitarian Jan 18, 2017

The People’s Choice Awards announced today that Tyler Perry will receive the fifth annual People’s Choice Award for Favorite Humanitarian, presented by Enterprise Rent-A-Car, during the live awards show from the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. More →

The Elders Welcome Paris Mideast Peace Conference Jan 18, 2017

The Elders welcomed the latest international conference on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict held in Paris on 15 January 2017 at the initiative of the French Government, and commended their leadership in pushing for a viable two-state solution. More →

Alicia Keys Envisions An End To AIDS In Empowering Africa Campaign Jan 9, 2017

Africa contains 16% of the world’s population, and has over 30% of the world’s remaining natural resources, yet it is also the poorest and most underdeveloped continent. More →

Jerry Garcia Foundation Announces John Lennon-Inspired Imagine There's No Hunger Benefit Dec 16, 2016

In its ongoing mission to support meaningful causes through the arts, The Jerry Garcia Foundation will host a Holiday Concert at the Harmonia Yoga Arts Studio on December 16th to benefit WhyHunger. More →

Nia Long Named Nothing But Nets Champion To Fight Malaria Dec 12, 2016

The United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign announced actress Nia Long and San Antonio Spur’s assistant coach Ime Udoka as new champions in the fight against malaria. More →