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Eric Cantona To Play At Soccer Aid For UNICEF May 18, 2018

Manchester United legend Eric Cantona will make a stunning Old Trafford return on Sunday 10th June to take part in Soccer Aid for UNICEF. More →

The Elders Deplore US Embassy Move To Jerusalem As Threat To Peace May 16, 2018

The Elders today strongly criticised the US decision to move its Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem as a serious blow to peace between Israelis and Palestinians, and urged other countries not to follow suit. More →

British Royals Visit Refugee Accommodation Project On Crete May 15, 2018

Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, last week met refugees benefitting from pioneering EU-funded accommodation programmes run by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, on the Greek island of Crete. More →

The Elders Demand Israel Respects International Law To Stop Further Gaza Protest Killings May 14, 2018

The Elders today called on the Israeli Government to fully comply with international humanitarian law and respect the right to peaceful protest of Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip. More →

The Elders Urge JCPOA Signatories To Stick To Deal Despite US Withdrawal May 9, 2018

The Elders strongly condemned President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran: the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or JCPOA. More →

Kate Hudson's Fabletics To Launch Girl Almighty Capsule Collection To Support The United Nations Foundation's Girl Up May 8, 2018

Fabletics is excited to announce a limited-edition global capsule collection to benefit the United Nations Foundation's Girl Up initiative. More →

Your Chance To Join Ricky Martin At One Of His Last Las Vegas Residency Shows May 4, 2018

Ricky Martin is giving you the chance to attend one of his last Las Vegas residency shows. More →

International Jazz Day 2018 Comes To A Close May 2, 2018

International Jazz Day 2018 came to a phenomenal close this week in St. Petersburg, following an extraordinary All-Star Global Concert at the historic Mariinsky Theatre that capped off several days of educational outreach programs across the city. More →

The Elders Warn Brexit Hard Border Could Pose Threat To Peace In Northern Ireland Apr 30, 2018

The Elders today expressed their deep concern about the potential risks posed by “Brexit” — the decision of the United Kingdom to leave the European Union — to the Good Friday Agreement that has helped secure peace in Northern Ireland for the past two decades. More →

Robbie Williams Unveils Five England Legends For Soccer Aid Apr 26, 2018

Robbie Williams chose St George’s Day to announce a huge boost for his England team ahead of the Soccer Aid for UNICEF match on June 10th at Old Trafford. More →

The Elders Urge Member States To Take Action At UN To Prevent Mass Atrocities Apr 25, 2018

The Elders have urged the governments of 31 countries, including Brazil, India and South Africa, to sign a UN Code of Conduct initiative committing them not to obstruct credible Security Council resolutions designed to halt or prevent mass atrocities. More →

The Elders Encourage Integrity And Transparency Across Zimbabwe's Transition Apr 20, 2018

The Elders today encouraged all political actors in Zimbabwe to deliver integrity and transparency across the country’s transition, including a level playing field ahead of the upcoming elections. More →

Soccer Aid Goes Dutch As Stam, Van Der Sar And Kluivert All Sign-Up To Play Apr 18, 2018

Three of Holland’s most decorated players have announced they will take part in Soccer Aid for UNICEF this summer. More →

The Elders Warn Against Escalation To Uncontrollable War In Syria Apr 13, 2018

The Elders today expressed their deep alarm at the prospect of a further escalation of the Syrian war following the latest reported chemical weapons attack, and called on all parties to avoid further military action which could provoke uncontrollable war. More →

TIDAL to Livestream Equal Justice Initiative's Concert for Justice and Peace in Montgomery, AL Apr 11, 2018

On Friday, April 27, global music and entertainment platform, TIDAL is honored to partner with the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) to celebrate the opening of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice and the Legacy Museum in Montgomery, AL with a livestream of the Concert for Peace and Justice. More →

Mark Wright Joins Soccer Aid For UNICEF Apr 10, 2018

Mark Wright, TV and radio presenter, shared his excitement on social media today at being picked for Robbie’s England, for the second consecutive time, in this year’s Soccer Aid for UNICEF match on ITV. More →

The Elders Urge US, Korean Leaders To Seize Chance For Nuclear Breakthrough Apr 6, 2018

The Elders have called on the leaders of the United States of America, North Korea and South Korea to redouble their efforts to resolve the nuclear tensions on the Korean Peninsula by diplomatic means alone. More →

Olly Murs To Join Soccer Aid 2018 Apr 4, 2018

Olly Murs, singer songwriter and all-round TV favourite, shared his excitement with fans today at being picked for Robbie’s England, for the fifth consecutive time, in this year’s Soccer Aid for UNICEF match on ITV. More →

The Elders Mourn The Death Of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Apr 4, 2018

The Elders express their condolences at the death of South African anti-Apartheid campaigner and former first lady Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

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Brendan Cole Swaps Dancing Shoes For Football Boots Mar 30, 2018

Brendan Cole, former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer and TV personality, has today announced he will be taking part in this year’s eagerly anticipated Soccer Aid for UNICEF match on ITV. More →

David Beckham Visits Indonesia To Meet Children Tackling Violence And Bullying In The Classroom Mar 29, 2018

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham travelled to Indonesia this week to meet children who have experienced classroom violence and bullying, and to see how 7: The David Beckham UNICEF Fund is supporting anti-bullying programmes in schools. More →

UNHCR Ambassador Cate Blanchett Warns Of Race Against Time To Protect Refugees From Monsoon Rains Mar 23, 2018

UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett today warned of a “race against time” to protect Rohingya refugees from the worst impacts of the upcoming monsoon season in Bangladesh. More →

Sir Mo Farah Signs Up For Soccer Aid 2018 Mar 20, 2018

Sir Mo Farah has announced he will play for England in this year’s eagerly anticipated Soccer Aid for UNICEF match on ITV. More →

Angelina Jolie Speaks On The Seventh Anniversary Of The Start Of The Syrian Crisis Mar 20, 2018

UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie made a statement on the seventh anniversary of the start of the crisis in Syria last week. More →

The Elders Call For Decisive Action To End Sectarian Violence In Sri Lanka Mar 20, 2018

The Elders today called on the Government of Sri Lanka to act with greater urgency and thoroughness to end sectarian violence targeting Muslim communities on the island.

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Alexandra Daddario Announces Birthday Fundraiser Mar 19, 2018

Alexandra Daddario dedicated her birthday on March 16 to raise funds for the United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign and The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF). More →

Third Annual City Summit and City Gala Honors Ashton Kutcher and Matthew McConaughey Mar 15, 2018

The City Summit & Gala founded by Ryan Long took place on the weekend of the Academy Awards at Universal Studios Hollywood during March 2-4 to raise critical funds to support the following nine beneficiary charities: Already Always Amazing, Bright Futures Foundation, Feed A Billion, Fulfilled Families, Firelife Foundation, Project NOW, Conscious Capitalism, Child Liberation Foundation and My Life My Power. More →

George Clooney Urges New Approach to Peacemaking in Africa Mar 14, 2018

In a new op-ed in Foreign Affairs, The Sentry co-founders George Clooney and John Prendergast highlight the fatal flaw in peacemaking in Africa. More →

Bridget Moynahan Hosts UN Women for Peace Association Annual Awards Luncheon Mar 12, 2018

The UN Women for Peace Association Annual Awards Luncheon was held at the UN Nations Headquarters in the Delegates Dining Room in celebration of International Women’s Day. More →

The Elders Warn Against US, Russian Nuclear Strategy Escalation Mar 9, 2018

The Elders warned today that new nuclear doctrines and defence rhetoric from the United States and Russia risk a dangerous escalation of tensions that threaten the foundations of global multilateral security infrastructure.

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