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Stars Announced For WE Day UN Sep 24, 2019

WE Day, an inspiring youth empowerment event and celebration of social good, returns to New York to celebrate thousands of extraordinary youth and educators from across the Tri-State area for the third annual WE Day UN on September 25, 2019 at Barclays Center. More →

Beyonce Lends Song To New Global Goals Campaign Film Oct 11, 2017

Beyoncé is lending her song ‘Freedom’ to a Global Goals campaign film demanding #FreedomForGirls on International Day Of The Girl. More →

amfAR To Host Hong Kong Gala This Weekend Mar 24, 2017

On March 25, 2017, amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research will present its third annual amfAR Gala Hong Kong. More →

Annie Lennox Honored With The Lovie Person Of The Year Award Nov 3, 2016

On Thursday, October 27, Annie Lennox received The Lovie Person of the Year Award in recognition of her relentless use of social media to leverage her platform and outreach to create a better world for others. More →

Victoria And Brooklyn Beckham Visit Kenya With UNAIDS Oct 17, 2016

UNAIDS International Goodwill Ambassador Victoria Beckham and her son, Brooklyn Beckham, have completed a three-day mission to Kenya with Born Free Africa and UNAIDS to raise awareness about HIV. More →

Prince Harry And Elton John Speak Out At International AIDS Conference Jul 22, 2016

Yesterday, Prince Harry took to the stage for a special lunchtime session at the 21st International AIDS Conference in Durban. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation And PEPFAR Announce Inaugural LGBT Fund Recipients Jul 21, 2016

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) and the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) have announced the first two recipients of The LGBT Fund. More →

Kenneth Cole: Ending AIDS Is Within Reach Jul 13, 2016

Ending AIDS means controlling the spread of HIV and lessening its impact on people’s lives, the Joint UN Programme fighting the epidemic (UNAIDS) has said, noting that the number of people on anti-retroviral treatment today has surpassed the number of new infections each year, and more countries are reporting that zero mother-to-child transmission of HIV is in sight. 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 →

Prince Harry Joins Coldplay On Stage At Star-Studded Charity Concert Jun 30, 2016

Prince Harry joined Coldplay on stage earlier this week at Kensington Palace to close the Sentebale charity concert and called for more to be done to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic. More →

Stars Attend amfAR's 7th Annual Inspiration Gala New York Jun 13, 2016

Leonardo DiCaprio, Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Derulo, Zayn Malik, Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, Zac Posen, Michel Sidibé, Kelly Osbourne, Victoria Justice, and amfAR Chairman of the Board Kenneth Cole were among those who gathered at Skylight at Moynihan Station last week to support amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, at the seventh annual Inspiration Gala New York. More →

Kenneth Cole Named As UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador Jun 9, 2016

The Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) today appointed the Chair of the American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) and leading fashion designer Kenneth Cole as a UNAIDS International Goodwill Ambassador. More →

Annie Lennox Joins Global Leaders To Fights HIV/AIDS Jun 9, 2016

On Monday (June 6), celebrity philanthropist Annie Lennox joined more than 30 mayors and health officials from around the world to discuss a new Fast-Track Cities Initiative aimed to end HIV/AIDS on a city-by-city level by 2030. More →

Bill And Melinda Gates Foundation To Match (RED) Donations To Global Fund Feb 1, 2016

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland last week, (RED) – the AIDS organization founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver – marked ten years since its 2006 inception at the same location. More →

Stars Mark World AIDS Day Dec 2, 2015

UNAIDS International Goodwill Ambassadors Annie Lennox, Aishwarya Rai, Naomi Watts, and Victoria Beckham signed an open letter marking World AIDS Day yesterday. More →

Charlize Theron Speaks At United Nations Discussion On AIDS Sep 28, 2015

Speaking at United Nations Headquarters in New York, the leaders of Kenya and Malawi co-hosted this week with the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) a high-level panel discussion on scaling up efforts to end the epidemic by 2030. More →

Zendaya Celebrates Her 19th Birthday With Charity Campaign Sep 2, 2015

American actress, singer, dancer and recording artist, Zendaya, is celebrating her 19th birthday today by fundraising on CrowdRise to help AIDS orphans in South Africa who receive support from iKAGENG, a local community-based charity. More →

Nico & Vinz Perform At UNAIDS Gala In Switzerland Mar 23, 2015

UNAIDS, in partnership with the hotel InterContinental Genève, Cartier and Etihad Airways, held its first fundraising gala, in Geneva, Switzerland, last week. More →

Victoria Beckham Named As UNAIDS International Goodwill Ambassador Sep 25, 2014

The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) today appointed British fashion designer Victoria Beckham as its International Goodwill Ambassador, with a focus on women and children affected by the virus. More →

Ricky Martin To Perform At Life Ball In Vienna Apr 16, 2014

Ricky Martin will perform at this year’s Life Ball in Vienna on May 31. More →

Annie Lennox Pays Tribute To Nelson Mandela In South Africa Dec 8, 2013

UNAIDS International Goodwill Ambassador Annie Lennox is in South Africa to highlight the progress and challenges in the AIDS response. During her site visits, she paid tribute to Former President Nelson Mandela. More →

Aung San Suu Kyi Launches Zero Discrimination Campaign Dec 2, 2013

On the occasion of World AIDS Day 2013, the United Nations Joint Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and Nobel Peace Prize Winner and UNAIDS Global Advocate for Zero Discrimination Daw Aung San Suu Kyi are launching the #zerodiscrimination campaign calling for global transformation. More →

Ban Ki-moon To Join World Dignitaries At Global Citizen Festival Sep 24, 2013

The Global Poverty Project, in proud partnership with Cotton On Foundation, announced that United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will join world dignitaries to fight for an end to extreme poverty. More →

Charlize Theron Meets With South African President To Discuss HIV/AIDS Jul 29, 2013

Charlize Theron and Executive Director of UNAIDS Michel Sidibé met with South African president Jacob Zuma on Monday to discuss the country’s efforts to fight HIV/AIDS. More →

George W. Bush And Michelle Obama Join African First Ladies In Tanzania Jul 3, 2013

The George W. Bush Institute has kicked off the African First Ladies Summit, “Investing in Women: Strengthening Africa,” in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. More →

Hollywood Stars To Celebrate A Time for Heroes in Los Angeles May 23, 2013

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is gearing up for its annual event, “A Time For Heroes”. More →

Annie Lennox Issues Call Of Action Over Violence Towards Women In South Africa Feb 28, 2013

Annie Lennox has issued a call to action, in response to the epidemic of violence that has been taking place against women and girls in South Africa for years. More →

Annie Lennox To Take Part In Google+ Hangout For World AIDS Day Nov 26, 2012

In the lead up to World AIDS Day 2012, three passionate advocates for an HIV-free generation will come together in UNAIDS' first Google+ Hangout to talk about how the world is moving towards zero new HIV infections among children by 2015 and keeping their mothers alive. More →

Aung San Suu Kyi Named As UNAIDS Global Advocate Nov 22, 2012

The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has appointed Nobel peace prize winner and Member of Parliament Daw Aung San Suu Kyi as a Global Advocate for Zero Discrimination. More →

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Named As UNAIDS Ambassador Sep 26, 2012

On the eve of the 67th United Nations General Assembly, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has appointed global Indian icon Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as International Goodwill Ambassador. More →