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Orlando Bloom Honored At Star-Studded UNICEF Snowflake Ball Dec 4, 2015

On December 1, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF hosted its 11th annual UNICEF Snowflake Ball at Cipriani Wall Street, celebrating UNICEF’s lifesaving work for children around the world. More →

UN Foundation Highlights COP21 Climate Change Summit Dec 2, 2015

World leaders are gathering in Paris for COP 21, the United Nations conference to reach a new global agreement to address climate change. More →

Eva Longoria And Ricky Martin Launch Global Gift Foundation Dinner Dec 2, 2015

Eva Longoria and Ricky Martin will launch the Global Gift Foundation Dinner on December 3, 2015 at the Related Groups’ Auberge Residences & Spa sales office located at 1400 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, Florida More →

Ishmael Beah Witnesses Impact Of Conflict On Children In South Sudan Dec 1, 2015

Continued violence and the impact of brutal fighting has taken an increasingly heavy toll on the lives of children in South Sudan, Ishmael Beah said this week, as the UNICEF Advocate for Children Affected by War wrapped up a one week visit to the country. More →

Pink Named As UNICEF Ambassador Nov 30, 2015

The U.S. Fund for UNICEF today announced the appointment of the newest UNICEF Ambassador, GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist P!nk, who will build on her current role as the UNICEF Kid Power National Spokesperson to raise awareness about UNICEF’s lifesaving health and nutrition programs around the world. More →

The Elders Launch Video Ahead Of Climate Summit Nov 30, 2015

Leaders from all over the world arrived in Paris this weekend to participate in the most important climate summit yet: COP21. More →

Girl Up Campaign To Expand SchoolCycle Initiative To Guatemala Nov 26, 2015

Girl Up, the United Nations Foundation's adolescent girl empowerment campaign, this week announced that it will be expanding its successful SchoolCycle initiative to Guatemala. More →

#GivingTuesday Set To Be Huge! Nov 26, 2015

In the last week before #GivingTuesday, on December 1, businesses, nonprofit organizations, schools, families and individuals around the country are making final preparation for a huge variety of activities that encourage and celebrate giving. More →

UNICEF Celebrity Ambassadors Launch Fight Unfair Campaign Nov 23, 2015

A team of UNICEF Ambassadors are raising their voices or activating their social media networks to help spur action for the world’s most vulnerable children as part of the agency’s Fight Unfair campaign. More →

Orlando Bloom To Be Honored At UNICEF Snowflake Ball Nov 20, 2015

The UNICEF Snowflake Ball in New York will take place on December 1st and will begin at 6:30pm with cocktails at the Museum of American Finance followed by a formal dinner program and dancing at 7:30pm at Cipriani Wall Street (across the street). More →

Presidential Medal Of Freedom Honorees Announced Nov 19, 2015

President Barack Obama has named seventeen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. More →

Photo Exhibition Celebrates 20 Years Of Stars Helping Children Nov 18, 2015

Moving pictures taken by High Profile UNICEF Supporters have gone on display for the first time, including never before seen snaps taken by Sir Chris Hoy, Michael Sheen and Eddie Izzard, for a new photo exhibition in London. More →

The Rainforest Foundation UK Launches Annual 12 Days Of Christmas Auction Nov 17, 2015

The Rainforest Foundation UK is currently holding its annual 12 Days of Christmas auction, offering one of a kind experiences, fashion, art and celebrity goodies. More →

Candy Spelling Named Vice Chair Of American Humane Association's Board Of Directors Nov 17, 2015

National Humanitarian Award winner, First Lady of Television, bestselling author, and Broadway producer Candy Spelling has been named vice chair of the board of directors at American Humane Association, the country’s first national humane organization and the only one dedicated to protecting both children and animals. More →

Ashton Kutcher Announces New Innovation Lab To Fight Child Sexual Exploitation Nov 13, 2015

Thorn: Digital Defenders of Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to driving technology innovation to fight child sexual exploitation, announced today the launch of The Thorn Innovation Lab in Silicon Valley. More →

Clive Anderson To Host ActionAid's Winter Comedy Gala Nov 12, 2015

ActionAid's Winter Comedy Gala will take place at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London’s West End on November 17. More →

Mumford And Sons Put Banjos Under The Hammer In Australia And New Zealand Nov 11, 2015

Earlier this year, Deering Banjos created five one of a kind Gentlemen of the Road Banjos for Mumford & Sons to auction for charity. The initiative was such a success that the company has created four more banjos for the band’s tour of Australia and New Zealand. More →

David Beckham Meets Child Refugees In Djibouti Nov 10, 2015

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham has spent time at a refugee camp in Djibouti, meeting children and families, including those displaced by conflict and violence in neighboring countries. More →

Harry Belafonte Speaks On Challenges Faced By People Of African Descent Nov 10, 2015

Debunking the myth of racial hierarchy, United Nations experts on racial discrimination has said that it is imperative to deconstruct, on a global scale, the ideological myth of a superior race and the resulting conviction of a superior culture. More →

Sir Patrick Stewart Attends International Rescue Committee’s Freedom Award Dinner Nov 9, 2015

Sir Patrick Stewart, Morena Baccarin and Selita Ebanks were just a few of the many attendees at the International Rescue Committee's annual Freedom Award Dinner at Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City last week. More →

David Beckham Visits Kids In Nepal Six Months After Earthquake Nov 8, 2015

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham has met children at a temporary learning centre established with support from UNICEF in Kathmandu after the earthquake hit. More →

David Beckham Visits Papua New Guinea With UNICEF Nov 5, 2015

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham today met children receiving treatment for malnutrition at a UNICEF-supported hospital in Papua New Guinea. More →

Earth To Paris Summit Features Inspirational Speakers On Climate Change Nov 3, 2015

Earth To Paris, a coalition of partners helping to drive awareness about the connection between people and planet as well as the need for strong climate action, announced it will host “Earth To Paris—Le Hub” a two-day, high-impact, live-streamed summit on 7 and 8 December in Paris during COP21 — the United Nations climate conference to deliver a new universal climate change agreement. More →

Stars Roll Up To UNICEF UK Halloween Ball Nov 2, 2015

UNICEF UK Ambassadors Jemima Goldsmith and Michael Sheen led the terror-ific turn out alongside guests Rita Ora, Poppy Delevingne and Hugh Grant at Unicef UK’s annual Halloween Ball on Thursday, raising vital funds to help protect Syria’s children in danger. More →

Stephen Curry Launches Annual Three For Three Challenge For Nothing But Nets Oct 30, 2015

Golden State Warriors guard and reigning NBA MVP Stephen Curry will once again lead his Three for Three Challenge during the 2015-16 season by donating three life-saving nets to the United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign for every three-pointer he makes. More →

International Rescue Committee To Host Annual Freedom Award Dinner Oct 30, 2015

The International Rescue Committee will host its annual Freedom Award Dinner which will honor Founder and Executive Chairman of Econet Wireless, Strive Masiyiwa, President and CEO of MasterCard, Ajay Banga and Josh Weston. More →

Teams Named For David Beckham Match For Children Oct 27, 2015

An all-star line-up of footballing legends has today been announced to play at the David Beckham Match for Children in aid of UNICEF at Old Trafford, United Kingdom. More →

MTV Supports UNICEF's Refugee Crisis Appeal At EMAs Oct 26, 2015

MTV announced its support for UNICEF's Refugee Crisis Appeal at the 2015 MTV European Music Awards, held in Milan and broadcast to millions around the world. More →

Sting Joins Amnesty International's Campaign Against Disappearances Oct 26, 2015

In support of Amnesty International's campaign against disappearances in Mexico, world-renowned singer and songwriter Sting recently met with relatives of some of the thousands who have gone missing in the country in recent years. More →

Father Ted And IT Crowd Creator Calls To Decriminalize Abortion In Ireland Oct 23, 2015

Father Ted and IT Crowd Graham Linehan writer has created a campaign film to support Amnesty International calls to decriminalise abortion in Ireland. More →