UNICEF: Queen Rania's appeal on behalf of Gaza's children

AMMAN, Jordan, 5 January 2009 At a UNICEF-organized press conference here this morning, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah made an urgent plea on behalf of all the civilians living in Gaza, especially children for a humanitarian ceasefire and for the international community to do all it can to help alleviate the suffering. Watch

UNICEF: Rihanna helps light the UNICEF Snowflake in NYC

NEW YORK, USA, 20 November 2008 The US Fund for UNICEF and Grammy Award-winning musical artist Rihanna were on hand to celebrate the UNICEF Snowflake lighting ceremony last night at Grand Army Plaza in New York City. A strong supporter of UNICEF, Rihanna is also a multi-platinum MTV Award, Video Music Award and American Music Award winner. She has now joined UNICEFs fight to decrease the number of children dying from preventable causes worldwide. Watch

UNICEF: Annie Lennox speaks at Dublin Forum on Children

DUBLIN, Ireland, 7 October, 2008 Singer-songwriter and AIDS activist Annie Lennox lent her support to the Global Partners Forum on Children affected by HIV and AIDS, stressing that broader global awareness of HIV and AIDS will help fight the pandemic. “What we must do is help people the ordinary person in the street who wants to do something to find a way to connect, to find a way to make a difference,” she said. To read the full story, visit the UNICEF website. Watch

Her Majesty Queen Rania at the Education for All Campaign Launch

Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan speaks at the launch of the Education for All Campaign. Watch

Angelique Kidjo to girls: Change the face of Africa!

FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, 11 September 2008 West African singer and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Angélique Kidjo recently visited a UNICEF-supported girls education project Sierra Leone, where she called for stronger actions to help educate girls and lift them out of poverty. Watch

Jude Law promotes Peace One Day in Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan, 3 September 2008 — British actor and Peace One Day envoy Jude Law and Jeremy Gilley, film director and founder of Peace One Day campaign, travelled to Afghanistan for a two-day mission this week. Watch

Hayley Westenra: Why I support UNICEF NZ

Hayley Westenra talks about why she supports UNICEF NZ and how you can help by becoming a Global Parent now. (Full story here) Watch

UNICEF: Ambassador Jackie Chan in Timor-Leste

DILI, Timor-Leste, 26 June 2008 — On a visit here this week, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Jackie Chan inspired young people in Timor-Leste with a special message about using martial arts as a peaceful, unifying force. Watch

Nicole Richie & Joel Madden UNICEF PSA for Myanmar

Nicole Richie & Joel Madden lend their support to UNICEF in a campaign to raise funds for 8 million children affected by the Myanmar cyclone. Watch

Malaria No More: Stayin' Alive

The first promotional video from Malaria No More's new high school program; Stayin’ Alive! The program gives the future leaders of tomorrow the chance to have an impact on a global scale; and all you have to do is dance! Watch

Angelina Jolie and UN Leaders Give Education Press Conf

Over 20 million children in conflict and post-conflict areas are out of school. Watch Angelina Jolie, UNICEF Executive Director Anne Veneman, and UN High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres tell how education is a human right, and that investment in basic education can help to bring health, freedom, and stability to some of the world’s most tumultuous regions. Watch

UNICEF: Ambassador David Beckham visits Sierra Leone

BOMBALI DISTRICT, Sierra Leone, 22 January 2008 — Football star and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham recently completed a visit to Sierra Leone, where he travelled with UNICEF representatives to focus attention on the issue of child survival. Watch

UNICEF Ambassador Clay Aiken visits Afghanistan

NEW YORK, USA, 18 April 2007 — UNICEF National Ambassador Clay Aiken has visited central Afghanistan to see for himself how UNICEF is trying to improve life for children in the region. Watch

Jay-Z presents "Water for Life"

Nearly 2 million children die each year due to unsafe water and inadequate sanitation. On November 16th, at the United Nations, American rap star Jay-Z premiered his new video diary, ‘Water For Life’, which captures his journey into areas affected by the ongoing global water crisis. Watch

Djimon Hounsou discusses his role in "Blood Diamond".

Forced into armed combat in Sierra Leone during the 1990s, a young boy has been transformed into a soldier. His father struggles to free him from the dangerous life he has been pushed into. Watch

UNICEF: Orlando Bloom visits UNICEF programmes in Nepal

KASKI AND CHITWAN DISTRICTS, Nepal, 10 January 2008 — Another Hollywood movie star might have felt strange in a remote and impoverished area of Nepal, but actor Orlando Bloom seemed perfectly at ease. Watch