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UNICEF Mexico Names Thalía As National Ambassador Jul 11, 2016

UNICEF Mexico has announced the appointment of award-winning recording artist Thalía as its newest UNICEF National Ambassador. More →

Danny Glover Hits Out At Racism Jul 4, 2016

The international community must increase its commitment to fighting Afrophobia and discrimination against people of African descent, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Goodwill Ambassador and actor Danny Glover has said, speaking during the International Decade for People of African Descent. More →

Katy Perry To Be Honored At UNICEF Snowflake Ball Jun 23, 2016

On November 29th, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF will host its annual UNICEF Snowflake Ball. More →

UNICEF Announces #Maroon5Day Jun 21, 2016

The U.S. Fund for UNICEF and multi-Grammy Award-winning band Maroon 5 have announced the launch of #Maroon5Day, an annual campaign to celebrate the universal messages of music and philanthropy and help raise awareness about UNICEF’s work for children around the world. More →

Shakira Judges Winners Of 2016 Young Lions Health Award Jun 20, 2016

Lions Health, the Festival and Awards that celebrate life-changing creativity in healthcare communications, and UNICEF, have announced the winner of the 2016 Young Lions Health Award. More →

David Beckham Visits Swaziland With UNICEF Jun 8, 2016

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham travelled to Swaziland this week to see how 7: The David Beckham UNICEF Fund is helping UNICEF to support and protect HIV-positive children. More →

England Defeats Rest Of The World In Soccer Aid 2016 Jun 8, 2016

A crowd of nearly 70,000 turned out to Manchester United’s Old Trafford during the weekend to witness England defeat Rest of the World in another pulsating encounter between the two sides, by three goals to two, 3-2. More →

Ricky Martin Meets Refugee Children In Lebanon Jun 7, 2016

World-renowned singer and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Ricky Martin calls for increased focus on safeguarding the futures of millions of children affected by the Syria conflict, whose lives have been shaped by displacement, violence and a persistent lack of opportunities. More →

Katy Perry Visits Viet Nam With UNICEF Jun 1, 2016

Following a visit to Viet Nam, internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Katy Perry is calling for increased focus on children being left behind in one of Asia’s fastest growing economies. More →

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Nana Mouskouri Visits Refugee Centres In Greece Jun 1, 2016

Amid mounting concern over a fresh surge in the number of refugees and migrants bound for Europe, UNICEF is adjusting its strategy in support of the response by the authorities and civil society in Greece, where the humanitarian and longer-term needs of more than 22,000 children are growing. More →

Final Lineup For Soccer Aid Announced May 31, 2016

Hollywood stars, Damian Lewis (Homeland, Billions), Iwan Rheon (Game of Thrones, Vicious), Matthew Morrison (Glee), Kasabian's Sergio Pizzorno, McFly's Danny Jones, Coronation Street’s Shayne Ward, legendary jockey Sir AP McCoy, Good Morning Britain’s Sean Fletcher and ex rugby star Thom Evans complete the stellar celebrity line-up for Soccer Aid 2016. More →

The Beginning Of Life: A Movie About A New Beginning For Humanity May 30, 2016

The Beginning of Life, a groundbreaking feature documentary that explores the impact of a child’s early environment on their cognitive, social and emotional development, will be released worldwide on Netflix, iTunes and Google Play on 1 June 2016. More →

Football Legend Pelé To Be Guest Of Honor At Soccer Aid May 26, 2016

Global footballing icon and Brazilian Legend Pelé will be Guest of Honour for the 10th Anniversary of Soccer Aid at Old Trafford on June 5th. More →

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Nana Mouskouri To Visit Greece May 26, 2016

The impact of the ongoing refugee and migrant crisis in Europe – and ways of alleviating its impact on children – will be the focus of a visit to Greece this week by Marie-Pierre Poirier, UNICEF Regional Director for central and Eastern Europe and Nana Mouskouri, acclaimed singer, humanitarian and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. More →

Stars Support UNICEF UK's Appeal For Unaccompanied Refugee Children May 23, 2016

UNICEF UK ambassadors and supporters – including Sir Chris Hoy, Andy Murray, Sir Roger Moore, Ewan McGregor and Emma Bunton – are calling on the UK Government to do more to reunite unaccompanied refugee children in Europe with their families in the UK. More →

Ronaldinho Joins Soccer Aid May 19, 2016

Ronaldinho, one of the game’s greatest ever players, has become the latest star signing for the tenth anniversary of Soccer Aid. More →

One Direction Stars To Go Head-To-Head With Soccer Aid May 10, 2016

One Direction's Niall Horan has signed up for Soccer Aid 2016 and will join forces with Premier League winning Manager, Claudio Ranieri as Assistant Manager to the Rest of the World. More →

Star-Studded Fourth Annual Moms +SocialGood Kicks Off Global Moms Relay May 10, 2016

In celebration of Mother’s Day, hundreds of corporate and community leaders, celebrities, experts, and every day moms and dads gathered at the New York Times Center to kick off the Global Mom’s Relay with the fourth annual Moms +SocialGood event on May 5, 2016. More →

Football Stars Named For Soccer Aid May 9, 2016

Soccer Aid 2016 managers Jose Mourinho, Sam Allardyce and the 2015/2016 Premier League winning manager Claudio Ranieri will have some of the game’s greatest ever players at their disposal. More →

Tom Hiddleston Wants Children At Top Of Agenda At World Humanitarian Summit May 5, 2016

Today UNICEF UK ambassador Tom Hiddleston met with the Secretary of State for International Development Justine Greening and pupils from Hampstead School, London. More →

Orlando Bloom Visits Children In Eastern Ukraine May 4, 2016

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Orlando Bloom travelled to conflict-hit eastern Ukraine to raise awareness of the global education crisis facing children in humanitarian emergencies. More →

Be A Force For Change With Star Wars Apr 27, 2016

Star Wars legend Mark Hamill and Star Wars: Force For Change have announced that the top fundraiser this week will win a trip to London where they will receive two tickets to attend Star Wars Celebration Europe and will also get to meet the Jedi himself. More →

Andy Murray Announces Unique Tennis Event For Charity Apr 26, 2016

World tennis number two Andy Murray has announced that he has set up his own tennis event, Andy Murray Live presented by SSE, to help raise money for charity. More →

New York Women In Communications Announces 2016 Matrix Award Honorees Apr 25, 2016

New York Women in Communications (NYWICI) will present the 2016 Matrix Awards during a luncheon at the Waldorf Astoria on Monday April 25, 2016, to honor eight extraordinary women who connect the world, having established themselves as innovators in the communications field. More →

Team Managers Announced For Soccer Aid Apr 21, 2016

Jose Mourinho will manage the England team alongside Sam Allardyce with Claudio Ranieri taking charge of the Rest of The World for this year’s 10th anniversary of Soccer Aid. More →

NBA Star Luol Deng Raises Funds To Support South Sudan Apr 19, 2016

On Saturday, NBA All-Star and Miami Heat Forward, Luol Deng, announced his efforts to address the humanitarian crisis currently facing millions of people in his native country of South Sudan. More →

One Direction Star Joins Soccer Aid Apr 12, 2016

Louis Tomlinson, one quarter of the world’s biggest boyband, One Direction, has joined the star-studded line up for Soccer Aid in his first project since the band’s hiatus. More →

Be A Guest Roadie For Bryan Adams Apr 6, 2016

Bryan Adams and the Bryan Adams Foundation are giving you the chance to be a guest roadie at an upcoming UK tour stop! More →

Duchess Of Cornwall Visits Montenegro With UNICEF Mar 24, 2016

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall last week visited Montenegro to see how UNICEF is using a new digital application to help children stay safe on the internet and protect themselves from online sexual exploitation. More →

Star-Studded Soccer Aid To Return For 10th Anniversary Mar 23, 2016

It’s now ten years since Soccer Aid – the brainchild of Robbie Williams and Jonathan Wilkes – came to life on the football pitch. More →