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Operation Health For Comic Relief Jan 30, 2015

Comic Relief today announces a brand new, and life-changing, project that’s never been done before for Red Nose Day. More →

Sixth Annual Social Good Summit Announced Jan 29, 2015

The sixth annual Social Good Summit, a unique convening of world leaders, new media and technology experts, grassroots activists and voices from around the world, today announced that its marquee event coinciding with United Nations Week, will take place on September 27 and 28. More →

Simon Cowell's Got Talent For Face Painting Jan 28, 2015

Simon Cowell and David Walliams took their bromance to another level earlier this week, as Simon showed off his face painting prowess by making David’s face funny for Red Nose Day. More →

Stars Slam British Prime Minister Over Syrian Refugee Policy Jan 27, 2015

Top British celebrities have today criticised the UK Government for failing to resettle more refugees from Syria. More →

David Walliams Visits Kenya With Comic Relief Jan 27, 2015

David Walliams and Comic Relief have travelled to Kenya to see the positive change happening right now in sub Sahara Africa. More →

Emma Watson Launches Next Phase In HeForShe Campaign At Davos Forum Jan 26, 2015

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, UN Women – the United Nations entity dedicated to achieving women’s empowerment and gender equality – unveiled a new initiative to galvanize the support of global leaders to bring an end to the persisting inequalities faced by women and girls around the world. More →

Angelina Jolie Visits Iraq, Calls For International Leadership To End Suffering Jan 26, 2015

The UN refugee agency's Special Envoy Angelina Jolie is in Dohuk, Iraq, visiting Syrian refugees and displaced Iraqi citizens in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to offer support to 3.3 million displaced people in the country and highlight their dire needs. More →

Nothing But Nets And Athletes For Hope Join To Fight Malaria Jan 21, 2015

The United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign and Athletes For Hope are joining forces to connect professional, Olympic, and collegiate athletes and their fans to help save lives by preventing malaria, a leading cause of death among children globally. More →

Angelique Kidjo Presented With Crystal Award Jan 21, 2015

UNICEF is congratulating singer-songwriter and Goodwill Ambassador Angélique Kidjo for receiving the Crystal Award – a prize recognizing artists not only for their body of work but also their commitment to improving the state of the world. More →

The Great Comic Relief Bake Off Is Back Jan 21, 2015

The UK’s favourite show, The Great British Bake Off, returns to screens this February for a special Red Nose Day series – The Great Comic Relief Bake Off. More →

Shakira Launches World Baby Shower To Benefit UNICEF Jan 20, 2015

Singer-songwriter and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Shakira, and FC Barcelona soccer star Gerard Piqué, are celebrating the imminent arrival of their second child by expanding upon their original concept of a ‘World Baby Shower’ to benefit UNICEF and vulnerable children around the world. More →

Stars Back Massive Action2015 Campaign Jan 19, 2015

A number of stars are backing Action2015, a huge campaign launched to make 2015 a huge breakthrough moment for people and planet. More →

Lionel Messi And Serena Williams Help Launch 1in11 Campaign Jan 19, 2015

FC Barcelona Foundation, Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) and UNICEF have launched the ‘1 in 11’ campaign to extend educational opportunities to marginalized children in Bangladesh, Indonesia and Nepal, with the goal of expanding to more countries. More →

David Walliams' New Book To Benefit Comic Relief Jan 14, 2015

David Walliams has written an exclusive children’s picture book especially for Comic Relief, giving all of his proceeds from the book to the charity. More →

Classical Musicians Crescendo To End Violence Against Women Jan 14, 2015

On 26 January at 8 p.m., principal musicians from the world’s great orchestras, ensembles and academies, will perform at Carnegie Hall, donating their artistry to end violence against women. More →

#TackleEbola Introduces Awareness Ribbon Jan 9, 2015

The Ebola crisis remains a deadly epidemic in West Africa and a continued threat to the world. This past October, philanthropist and entrepreneur, Paul G. Allen committed $100 million to stop the spread of Ebola and launched a public initiative called #TackleEbola to engage people from around the world to support the cause. More →

Claudia Winkleman Leads Star-Studded Comic Relief Danceathon Jan 8, 2015

Strictly Come Dancing’s Claudia Winkleman is calling on the nation to take part in the first ever Comic Relief Danceathon. More →

The Top 20 Celebrity Charity Auctions Of 2014 Jan 7, 2015

From the chance to meet Paul McCartney backstage at a concert to an extra role in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, Charitybuzz, the global charity auction site, closed out another incredible year raising more than ever before for its more than 2,500 charity partners. More →

Ben Affleck - People's Choice Favorite Humanitarian Jan 7, 2015

The People’s Choice Awards has announced that two-time Academy Award winner Ben Affleck will receive the third annual People’s Choice Award for Favorite Humanitarian, presented by Walgreens, during the live telecast of PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS 2015, from the Nokia Theater L.A. Live on Wednesday, January 7th, 2015 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. More →

2015 New Year's Message From Kofi Annan, Chair Of The Elders Jan 7, 2015

As Chair of The Elders, Kofi Annan has released a New Year’s message on behalf of The Elders. More →

Your Chance To Meet Sarah, Duchess Of York Jan 5, 2015

Here is your chance for you and a lucky guest to enjoy tea with Sarah, The Duchess of York in New York City or London in 2015! More →

The Elders Call For Immediate End To Armed Conflict In Myanmar Dec 19, 2014

Concluding their visit to Thailand (12–13 December) and Myanmar (14–18 December), The Elders today called on the warring parties in Myanmar’s 60 year-long conflicts to seize the present opportunity to end the fighting and start to build a new and inclusive federal state. More →

John Legend Takes Part In Amnesty International Write For Rights Campaign Dec 18, 2014

Amnesty International recently released a new video from award winning artist John Legend as part of its Write for Rights campaign. More →

Martin Short Features On American Humane Association's Weekly Radio Show Dec 16, 2014

Just in time for the holiday season, the latest episode of American Humane Association's weekly radio show brings some welcome cheer with a pair of comedy legends live from the red carpet at the 21st annual Lady in Red Gala in Palm Beach, Florida. More →

Stars Attend SyriART Auction For UNICEF Dec 15, 2014

Artworks from some of the world’s most influential contemporary artists went under the hammer last week (11th December) at UNICEF UK’s first ever contemporary art auction SyriART, raising vital funds to help protect Syrian children from danger. More →

Hillary Clinton And Michael Bloomberg To Announce New Partnerships to Close Gender Data Gaps Dec 11, 2014

Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, 108th Mayor of New York City Michael R. Bloomberg, United Nations Foundation President and CEO Kathy Calvin, and Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton will bring together leading experts for a discussion on the vital role data plays in closing gender gaps, and how lack of data can inhibit progress for women and girls globally. More →

Big Stars Attend 2014 UNICEF Snowflake Ball Dec 9, 2014

The 2014 UNICEF Snowflake Ball, held on Tuesday, December 2 at Cipriani Wall Street, honored U.S. Fund for UNICEF National Board member Hilary Gumbel and philanthropist Tom Freston for their commitments to saving and improving the lives of children around the world, while celebrating UNICEF’s work to put children first. More →

Idris Elba Partners With African Soccer Stars To Fight Ebola Dec 4, 2014

The CDC Foundation, actor Idris Elba and a global team of African soccer stars, international health and aid organizations today announced the launch of Africa United, a global health communications campaign aimed at preventing the spread of Ebola in West Africa. More →

Prince Harry Joins The Fun At ICAP Charity Day Dec 3, 2014

Prince Harry proved he is a natural when it comes to closing a trade when he brokered multi-million pound City deals to raise money for charity today. More →

Stephen Curry Gifts Nets To Honor Teammates On Giving Tuesday Dec 3, 2014

Yesterday, recognizing #GivingTuesday, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry announced that he is supporting the United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign. More →