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One Refugee to Host Human Rights Advocate Ishmael Beah Aug 13, 2018

One Refugee, a nonprofit organization supporting refugees in Utah through education and career initiatives, will host an evening of inspirational storytelling with New York Times bestselling author and human rights advocate Ishmael Beah on August 17, 2018. More →

Ryan Tedder Performs Tribute To Chris Cornell Nov 20, 2017

The Los Angeles Committee of Human Rights Watch had their most successful fundraising dinner to date, raising more than every year prior. 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 →

Sir Elton John Visits Moscow Jul 7, 2016

Elton John made a heartfelt message from the stage at his concert last month in Moscow. More →

Human Rights Watch Presents Cries From The Heart Apr 26, 2012

On Sunday, May 6, 2012, Human Rights Watch will present CRIES FROM THE HEART: FREEDOM NEEDS A VOICE at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica. More →

Hilary Swank To Donate Appearance Fees To Charity Oct 16, 2011

Two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank has announced she will donate her appearance fees from Ramzan Kadyrov’s birthday celebrations to charity. More →

Richard Gere Takes Pilgrim To Korea For Charity Jun 23, 2011

Richard Gere is in Korea to support an exhibition of his photos in Seoul raising money for charities involved with the Tibetan human rights campaign. More →

Stars Join Twitter Campaign To Close Gitmo Jan 25, 2010

In a coordinated day of action to urge Congress to close the Guantanamo Bay Prison, twenty Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans from across the country descended on Capitol Hill last week to push back against Republican scare tactics and urge Congress to support President Obama's decision to close the prison. More →

Aung San Suu Kyi Receives Unanimous Support Aug 18, 2009

Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi received her sentencing last week: 18 more months of house arrest for breaking the terms of her current detention when she allowed a stranger into her home for two days to recover from swimming across a lake to her property. More →

Noah Wyle Wants Obama To Change Health System Apr 9, 2009

ER star Noah Wyle is pushing for health reforms in the US. More →

E! Donates To Jolie-Pitt Foundation Mar 12, 2009

It has been revealed that E! Entertainment Television made a significant donation to the Jolie-Pitt Foundation last year. More →

Angelina Jolie Tops Celebrity Charity Poll Jan 2, 2009

Angelina Jolie has been voted top celebrity humanitarian for the second year running in a Reuters AlertNet poll. More →

Brad And Angelina Give To Human Rights Watch Sep 25, 2008

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have donated $1 million to the Human Rights Watch's work in Burma and Zimbabwe. More →

Celebrities Offer Support To Darfur Dec 10, 2007

The Sudanese region of Darfur is benefiting from several new initiatives this month, all designed to raise awareness and money for the war-torn area. And the biggest effort comes from an independent record label that has waded into the music industry to put its money where its mouth is. More →

Gere Awarded Humanitarian Honor Nov 19, 2007

Actor Richard Gere has received a prestigious humanitarian award in his home city of Philadelphia. More →