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Cartoon Network Latin America Joins UNICEF Initiative Jun 5, 2014

The children’s television channel Cartoon Network, through its social responsibility program ‘Cartoon Movement’, today joined ‘Vamos Jogar’, an initiative of social mobilization and political commitment promoted by UNICEF and the City of Rio de Janeiro to foster the right to safe and inclusive sports, recreation and play for all children and adolescents in Latin America and the Caribbean. More →

Mark Ronson To Return As Host For The Other Ball Jun 3, 2014

Mark Ronson, the incredibly talented Producer and Artist, will host The Other Ball, bringing along some of his enlightened musical friends in a collaboration with amazing Musical Director and Super Producer Jeff Bhasker to create a magical experience on Wednesday June 4th 2014 in London. More →

A Benefit Concert For Our Girls Of Nigeria Hosted By Tyrese Gibson And Friends May 30, 2014

More than 200 schoolgirls were kidnapped in northern Nigeria last month by Boko Haram, an act that drew international condemnation. With the well being of the girls in mind, Fast and the Furious star and recording artist Tyrese Gibson – along with band mates Ginuwine, Tank, Antonique Smith, Clinton Sparks, Steph Sexton, Kenyon Dixon and more will be lending their vocal talents and support in a one night only concert which is aimed to drive awareness and attention to this tragedy. More →

Selena Gomez Visits Nepal With UNICEF May 29, 2014

Actress, multi-platinum recording artist and UNICEF Ambassador Selena Gomez just returned from a visit to Nepal, where she traveled to bring attention to children in need within the country and across the globe. More →

Sir Alex Ferguson Visits Newborn Babies May 29, 2014

Former Manchester United manager and UNICEF UK Ambassador, Sir Alex Ferguson has visited the Southern General Hospital in Glasgow to support UNICEF’s partnership with the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games to Put Children First. More →

Sports Stars Unite To Support UNICEF Commonwealth Games Partnership May 27, 2014

Three of Britain’s highest-profile sporting heroes have joined forces to encourage the public to support UNICEF and the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games by purchasing exclusive merchandise ahead of the Games this summer. More →

Here's Your Chance To Be In Star Wars: Episode VII And Be A Force For Change May 21, 2014

Today in a special video message from the set of Star Wars: Episode VII, director J.J. Abrams announced the creation of Star Wars: Force for Change, a brand new Star Wars initiative from Disney and Lucasfilm in collaboration with Bad Robot dedicated to finding creative solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems. More →

Ewan McGregor Supports Voices Of Children In Emergencies May 20, 2014

The European Union and UNICEF have launched a campaign to highlight the situation of millions of children around the world affected by disasters, catastrophes and conflicts – by giving some of these boys and girls the opportunity to tell their stories. More →

Patrick Vieira Visits School In Senegal May 20, 2014

Football legend Patrick Vieira last week visited a UNICEF-supported school, PAH-U7, in Dakar, the capital of Senegal, during a visit to the country to lend his support to the Western Union PASS initiative. More →

Lewis Hamilton Meets Children Suffering With Malnutrition In Haiti May 19, 2014

Formula One champion and UNICEF UK supporter, Lewis Hamilton, made a special journey to Haiti’s capital yesterday to make an appeal for ITV’s Soccer Aid to be broadcast on June 8. More →

More Stars Join Soccer Aid 2014 May 7, 2014

Soccer Aid 2014 has just got a whole lot bigger. More →

Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka Launches Campaign For Kids In The Congo May 6, 2014

The U.S. Fund for UNICEF has announced a new fundraising campaign with Oklahoma City Thunder power forward/center Serge Ibaka. More →

Orlando Bloom Visits Syrian Children Apr 14, 2014

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Orlando Bloom wrapped up a visit last week to Jordan where he met with children from Syria and their families whose lives have been devastated by the conflict – now in its fourth year. More →

Josh Charles To Turn Times Square Into Big Pinwheel Garden To Fight Child Abuse Apr 8, 2014

Prevent Child Abuse America and actor Josh Charles from the Emmy-nominated CBS show, The Good Wife, will turn New York City’s iconic Times Square into a “Big Pinwheel Garden” on Tuesday, April 8, at 9:00 a.m. More →

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Visits Cambodia For UNICEF Apr 3, 2014

Model, actress and UNICEF UK supporter, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, posted photos on Instagram of her journey to Cambodia’s capital yesterday to make an appeal film to be broadcast on ITV’s Soccer Aid on Sunday 8th June. More →

Fergie Supports New Gender-Based Violence Initiative Mar 24, 2014

The Global Partnership to End Violence Against Women – a collaboration of Vital Voices Global Partnership, the Avon Foundation for Women and the U.S. Department of State – has presented a new initiative to address gender-based violence: the Gender-Based Violence Emergency Response and Protection Initiative. More →

True Blood And Doctor Who Stars To Play In Soccer Aid 2014 Mar 16, 2014

As the UK prepares for a summer of football, what better way to kick off celebrations – than the return of Soccer Aid! More →

More We Day California Speakers Announced Mar 14, 2014

International charity and educational partner, Free The Children, has announced additional speakers and performers joining Selena Gomez, Seth Rogen and Magic Johnson among other previously announced speakers and performers set to inspire 16,000 youth at the first We Day California on March 26 at the Oracle Arena with the support of Co-Title Sponsors Microsoft, The Allstate Foundation and Unilever Project Sunlight. More →

Audrey Hepburn's Son Joins Everyone Matters Campaign Mar 10, 2014

Sean Hepburn Ferrer – Chair of UNICEF'S Audrey Hepburn Society and the son of actress Audrey Hepburn – is the latest public figure to join the growing global Everyone Matters campaign, which advocates for everyone’s right to be who they are, without judgment, shame or attack. More →

Victoria Beckham And JK Rowling Unite Against Sexual Violence In Conflict Mar 5, 2014

Leading women across the UK have joined UNICEF UK to make an unprecedented call on the Government to help end the rape and abuse of children in conflict. More →

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham Launches Appeal For Children In Crisis Feb 24, 2014

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham has filmed a personal appeal urging people to support children caught up in emergencies across the globe. More →

Michael Sheen Visits Hafod Primary School in Swansea With UNICEF Feb 21, 2014

Welsh actor Michael Sheen yesterday visited Hafod Primary School in Swansea to meet pupils and teachers to hear about how they’ve put children’s rights at the heart of their school. More →

Sir Chris Hoy Supports Wheels For Change Feb 19, 2014

Cyclists across the UK can register for the Wheels for Change fundraising challenge. 

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David Beckham Applauds Public’s Response To Typhoon Haiyan Feb 18, 2014

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham made an emotional journey to the Philippines last week to meet children saved from the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan almost 100 days after the super storm landed. More →

Stars Come Out For 13th Annual Movies For Grownups Awards Gala Feb 17, 2014

The 13th Annual Movies for Grownups Awards Gala took place at the Beverly Wilshire during the weekend. More →

P!nk Dances For Justice Feb 14, 2014

Today, February 14th, men, women and children around the world are coming together to demand and end to violence against women and girls. More →

David Beckham Visits Typhoon Victims In The Philippines Feb 13, 2014

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham journeyed to Tacloban in the Philippines today to meet children saved from the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan. More →

Steve McQueen Named As Anti-Slavery International Patron Feb 6, 2014

Steve McQueen has become a patron of Anti-Slavery International to join the struggle against modern day slavery. More →

Angie Harmon Talks About Her Trip To Nicaragua With UNICEF Feb 4, 2014

Angie Harmon has spoken to UNICEF USA about her recent trip to Nicaragua, where UNICEF is fighting to protect children from sexual exploitation and keep them out of the hands of traffickers. More →

UNICEF Ambassador Angie Harmon Visits Nicaragua Jan 30, 2014

Actress and UNICEF Ambassador Angie Harmon just returned from a visit to Nicaragua, where she traveled to bring attention to the horrors of child trafficking within the Central American country and across the globe. More →