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The Elders Express Dismay At United States And Israel Withdrawal From UNESCO Oct 16, 2017

The Elders have expressed dismay over the announcements by the United States and Israel that they intend to withdraw from membership of UNESCO, the UN’s education, social and cultural organisation. More →

United Nations Foundation To Host 2017 Global Leadership Dinner Oct 13, 2017

The United Nations Foundation will host the 2017 Global Leadership Dinner on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, in New York to recognize the achievement of leaders who have helped tackle the world’s most pressing global challenges. 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 →

SAG-AFTRA Foundation To Honor Lionel Richie With Recording Artists Inspiration Award Oct 11, 2017

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation has announced Lionel Richie will be the first recipient of its inaugural Recording Artists Inspiration Award. More →

Nonprofits And Celebrities Join Forces To Combat HIV And Malaria In Malawi Oct 9, 2017

The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) and the United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign announced today a partnership to combat HIV and malaria in southern rural Malawi. More →

The Elders Call For Dialogue And Restraint Over Catalonia Crisis Oct 9, 2017

The Elders today expressed their deep concern at the recent violent confrontation in Catalonia and urged both sides to pursue a peaceful resolution through dialogue. More →

Trick-Or-Treat For UNICEF Celebrates The Power Of Kids Helping Kids Oct 5, 2017

This October, UNICEF USA is calling on children, families and schools to join in Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF, a month-long celebration of the power of Kids Helping Kids. More →

Tom Brokaw To Keynote 2018 NAPE Charities Luncheon Oct 5, 2017

NAPE Summit announced today award-winning journalist Tom Brokaw as the keynote speaker for the 2018 NAPE Charities Luncheon as part of the 25th annual NAPE Summit Week taking place February 5-9, 2018, in Houston. More →

Women's Media Center Announces Honorees For 2017 Women's Media Awards Oct 4, 2017

The Women's Media Center announces their host and honorees for the 2017 Women’s Media Awards, to be held on October 26, at Capitale in New York City. More →

3rd Annual TIDAL X: Brooklyn Concert To Benefit Hurricane Relief Sep 29, 2017

Global music and entertainment platform TIDAL has announced the lineup for the 3rd Annual “TIDAL X: Brooklyn” charity concert hosted by Angie Martinez. More →

Paddington Bear Joins UNICEF Sep 27, 2017

Vivendi, the global content, media and communications group, owner of the Paddington brand, has announced a long-term partnership with UNICEF, the world’s largest children’s organisation. More →

Shawn Mendes Launches Crowdrise Campaign To Raise Money For Mexico Earthquake Relief Sep 25, 2017

Shawn Mendes has announced that he is partnering with Red Cross to raise money and bring awareness to those in need after a devastating earthquake hit Mexico on Tuesday, September 19. More →

Nicolas Cage Visits U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Training Center Sep 25, 2017

Nicolas Cage was in Mobile last week, and in between filming his new movie “Between Worlds” he found time to visit the U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Training Center. More →

World of Children Awards 2017 Announces Honorees Sep 22, 2017

World of Children, a global recognition and funding organization for individuals exclusively serving the needs of vulnerable children, announced today its 2017 Honorees – an extraordinary group of real-life heroes who have dramatically improved the lives of children around the world. More →

The Elders Urge Strong Multilateral Response To DPRK Nuclear Tensions Sep 22, 2017

The Elders today urged the leaders of the United States and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to address nuclear tensions in a calm, sober and respectful way, to avoid further escalation and potentially devastating military conflict. More →

Salma Hayek Launches CrowdRise Campaign To Help Victims Of Mexican Earthquake Sep 21, 2017

Actress, producer, and humanitarian Salma Hayek has launched a fundraiser on CrowdRise, part of GoFundMe, to help her native country Mexico after the devastating earthquakes. More →

Hand in Hand: A Benefit For Hurricane Relief Raises More Than $55 Million Sep 21, 2017

Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief has announced that more than $55,000,000 was raised from the one-hour telethon special, which aired on Tuesday, September 12. The much needed funds will go to aid people affected by both Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. More →

New Rankin Film Puts Spotlight On Refugee And Migrant Children Sep 15, 2017

Renowned photographer and director Rankin has joined forces with UNICEF to create a 60-second film highlighting the plight of children uprooted by war, poverty and disaster, especially those separated from their families as they become refugees. More →

Priyanka Chopra Meets With Syrian Children And Youth In Jordan Sep 14, 2017

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra wrapped up a two-day visit to Jordan this week where she met with Syrian children, young people and their families whose lives have been greatly affected by the conflict. More →

Social Good Summit Kicks Off UN General Assembly Sep 14, 2017

The Social Good Summit, a unique gathering of world leaders, global activists and influencers in the arts, technology and entertainment, will once again kick off the United Nations General Assembly with a symposium of globally-recognized speakers discussing innovations in media and technology to make the world a better place by 2030. More →

Grammy Winners Join Tour To Raise Money For Refugee Education Sep 12, 2017

Produced by Jesuit Refugee Service/USA (JRS/USA), in partnership with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, Lampedusa: Concerts for Refugees is raising awareness and money to support expanded educational opportunities for displaced people through JRS’s Global Education Initiative. More →

Stars Sign Up For Hand In Hand: A Benefit For Hurricane Harvey Relief Telethon Sep 5, 2017

Houston native rapper Bun B has teamed up with SB Projects founder Scooter Braun to present Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Harvey Relief telethon to aid those affected by Hurricane Harvey. More →

Stars Donate To Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts Aug 31, 2017

Stars have been showing their support for victims of Hurricane Harvey this week. More →

Equality Now To Celebrate 25th Anniversary At New York Gala Aug 30, 2017

Equality Now has announced that their annual Make Equality Reality Gala will be held in New York City on Monday, October 30, 2017, at Gotham Hall. More →

Chris Young Donates To Hurricane Harvey Victims Aug 28, 2017

Country singer Chris Young has donated $100,000 to help victims of Hurricane Harvey in the US. More →

Newman's Own Celebrates 35 Years Of Giving Aug 23, 2017

It was on August 25, 1982, that Newman’s Own shipped its first bottles of salad dressing. More →

Joan Baez And Steve Earle Join Stars For 2017 Lampedusa: Concerts For Refugees Tour Aug 21, 2017

JRS/USA is thrilled to announce its 2017 Lampedusa: Concerts for Refugees Tour. More →

Demi Lovato To Launch Fall Collaboration With Kate Hudson's Fabletics Aug 18, 2017

Fabletics is excited to announce that the Demi Lovato for Fabletics collection is back by popular demand. More →

Ricky Martin Offers The Chance For One Lucky Fan To Go #ALLIN With Him In Vegas Aug 17, 2017

The Ricky Martin Foundation and Prizeo, the online platform that encourages giving across all income levels, announced today that they are partnering to offer the chance for one lucky fan, and a guest, to go #ALLIN at Ricky’s Las Vegas show this September to strengthen their mission. More →

Pathway To Paris: Concert To Fight Climate Change Aug 11, 2017

Pathway to Paris, a climate change initiative focused on turning the Paris Agreement into reality, will partner with the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and 350.org for a concert on climate action, to be held at Carnegie Hall in New York City on November 5, 2017. More →