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Girl Rising - A New Film Showing How Education Can Change The World Mar 8, 2013

Girl Rising, Academy Award-nominated director Richard E. Robbins’ new feature film about the strength of the human spirit and the power of education to change the world, premiered this week in New York at the Paris Theatre. More →

Hilary Swank Visits Ethiopia To Learn About Education Opportunities Mar 6, 2013

Double Academy Award winning Hilary Swank has travelled to Ethiopia to learn more about the importance of education and the opportunities that it brings in some of the more disadvantaged communities in the world. More →

Kate Nash Named As Because I Am A Girl Ambassador Jan 21, 2013

Kate Nash, internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, and musician, is Plan International USA's newest Because I am a Girl Global Ambassador. More →

Morgan Freeman Narrates HRC Marriage Equality Video Nov 26, 2012

The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, today announced a national television ad campaign following on the historic victories for marriage equality at the ballot box this year. More →

Cameron Diaz And Leonardo DiCaprio Attend TAG Heuer Charity Event Nov 12, 2012

A glamorous soirée in the iconic Cullman Hall of the Universe on Central Park West was the setting of a star-studded charity drive by luxury Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer and its Hollywood brand ambassadors Cameron Diaz and Leonardo DiCaprio. More →

Anne Hathaway To Host Women's Media Awards Nov 2, 2012

Anne Hathaway will host The 2012 Women’s Media Awards on November 13th at Guastavino’s in New York City. The announcement was made by Jane Fonda, Robin Morgan and Gloria Steinem, co-Founders of the Women’s Media Center. More →

Brad Pitt Pledges $100,000 To Human Rights Campaign Oct 31, 2012

The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, today announced a $100,000 gift from Brad Pitt to support the organization’s marriage efforts. More →

Stevie Wonder Rocks The United Nations For Peace Oct 29, 2012

United Nations Headquarters in New York sang and danced to the music of award-winning artist and humanitarian Stevie Wonder and other renowned musicians on Thursday evening, during a concert to celebrate the world body’s 67th anniversary. More →

eBay Founder Donates $500,000 To Refugee Support In South Sudan Sep 5, 2012

eBay founder Pierre Omidyar and his wife Pam have donated US$500,000 to UNHCR's emergency operation for tens of thousands of refugees in South Sudan. More →

Stars Pledge Their Time On Nelson Mandela's Birthday Jul 18, 2012

July 18th is Nelson Mandela's birthday – a day when anyone can pledge 67 mins of time, in recognition of his 67 years of public service. More →

Cyndi Lauper Launches Celebrity Charity Auction For Equality Jul 17, 2012

Long-time civil rights advocate and artist Cyndi Lauper has rallied an impressive list of stars from music and entertainment to help kick off the 2012 True Colors Summer Charity Auction to benefit the True Colors Fund's work in support of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. More →

Freida Pinto: Because I'm A Girl Ambassador Jul 12, 2012

Freida Pinto, star of Slumdog Millionaire (2008) and Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), is Plan's newest Because I am a Girl Global Ambassador. More →

The Elders Visit Sudanese Refugees Jul 10, 2012

Nobel Peace Prize laureates Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Martti Ahtisaari, a former Finnish president, visited Sudanese refugees this weekend in South Sudan’s Upper Nile state along with Mary Robinson, a former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. More →

Jimmy Carter Urges For Peace In The Sudan Jun 22, 2012

On behalf of The Elders, former US president Jimmy Carter paid a visit to Khartoum recently to speak with Sudan’s president Omar Al-Bashir and encourage efforts towards a resolution to the crises between Sudan and South Sudan. More →

Stars Design Charity T-Shirts With Cyndi Lauper Jun 20, 2012

A number of stars – including Jane Lynch, Alan Cumming, Idina Menzel and Chelsea Handler – have designed T-shirts for Cyndi Lauper's Give a Damn Campaign. More →

Mary Robinson On Child Marriage May 25, 2012

“Is it a boy, or is it a child?” is a question former president of Ireland, Mary Robinson, heard her father lament as she was growing up. A country doctor, her father was asked this question time and again by mothers at home births. More →

Meryl Streep Expected To Attend Equality Now Event Apr 5, 2012

Equality Now, one of the world’s leading organizations working to protect and promote the human rights of women and girls worldwide, will mark its 20th Anniversary on April 19 with a benefit at the Asia Society in New York City. More →

Chelsea Handler To Host Human Rights Campaign Gala Mar 8, 2012

The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, has announced the line-up for its 2012 Los Angeles Gala on Saturday March 17 at the Ritz-Carlton/JW Marriott in Los Angeles. More →

Duchess Of Cornwall Celebrates Outstanding Women Mar 1, 2012

The Duchess of Cornwall hosted a reception to celebrate the achievements of outstanding women this week. More →

Holly Branson Adopts Indian Village Feb 20, 2012

Sir Richard Branson's daughter, Holly Branson, patron of Free The Children (FTC), is in India to adopt Udawad village in Udaipur. More →

Al Gore And Richard Branson Witness Climate Change In Antarctica Jan 31, 2012

Al Gore and Richard Branson are currently en route to Antarctica to witness first-hand the effects of climate change. More →

Serena Williams Introduces Schools For Asia Jan 24, 2012

UNICEF has made another contribution to the Millennium Development Goal objectives, which are supposed to be realized by 2015. More →

Miley Cyrus: 10 Ways To Get Ur Good On For MLK Day Jan 12, 2012

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was an activist and a leader in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 60s. On January 16th, MLK Day of Service 2012, millions will come together to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service. Miley Cyrus and her friends at Youth Service America have 10 ways to Get Ur Good On for MLK Day, and throughout January. Get started! More →

Jason Mraz Launches Charity Foundation Dec 6, 2011

Atlantic recording artist Jason Mraz has announced the establishment of the Jason Mraz Foundation, devoted to supporting a number of charities for which he has been a dedicated and impassioned advocate. More →

Celebrities To Wear Purple For Spirit Day Oct 19, 2011

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) will join millions of lesbian gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and allies by participating in Spirit Day and wearing purple on October 20, 2011. More →

Celebrities Take Part In Seventh Annual Clinton Global Initiative Sep 26, 2011

Last week, during the seventh annual Clinton Global Initiative event, President Bill Clinton welcomed Aung San Suu Kyi, Nobel Prize laureate, peacebuilder, and general secretary of the National League for Democracy via satellite and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, chairman of The Elders in a first-time conversation between the two visionary leaders. More →

Sting To Be Honored At Clinton Global Initiative Sep 5, 2011

Bill Clinton has announced the program and featured attendees for the seventh Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) to be held September 20-22 in New York City. More →

Eliza Doolittle Featured In Charity Bottletop Band Jun 16, 2011

UK charity Bottletop is proud to announce the release of the new single from their star-studded musical collective The Bottletop Band. ‘One In a Million’ featuring Eliza Doolittle (June 27) is the second track to be released from their upcoming debut album Dream Service (August 8 2011). More →

Help Free The Children With Richard Branson May 25, 2011

CharityBuzz.com is currently running a celebrity charity auction that will see two lucky people join Richard Branson at a special cocktail party in Miami on June 25. More →

Will Ferrell Hosts Celebrity Charity Event May 11, 2011

When he’s not shaving Conan’s beard, appearing on The Office and playing George W. Bush and talking about gophers, Will Ferrell takes time to use his funny powers to do some good. More →