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Bollywood Stars Support Children's Education In London Aug 25, 2014

Bollywood actress and UNICEF India Goodwill Ambassador, Sharmila Tagore, and actress and UNICEF Celebrity Advocate, Kareena Kapoor Khan, joined former BBC war correspondent and UNICEF UK Ambassador, Martin Bell OBE and UNICEF UK Deputy Executive Director, Anita Tiessen at The Ritz on Wednesday evening (20th August) for a dinner to support UNICEF’s education work for children in India. More →

Downton Abbey Star Named As Oxfam Humanitarian Ambassador Aug 21, 2014

Oxfam are delighted to announce actor Michelle Dockery as its first ever Humanitarian Ambassador, helping the charity fundraise and highlight their work responding to emergencies around the world. More →

The Elders Release Ethical Leadership Videos Aug 19, 2014

Inspired by the values championed by Nelson Mandela – equality, justice, compassion – The Elders have launched a new Ethical Leadership video series. More →

Animal Stars: Behind the Scenes With Your Favorite Animal Actors Aug 15, 2014

Since the dawn of Hollywood, animal actors have played some of the most unforgettable characters ever seen on the silver screen. Their characters have charmed and delighted moviegoers and television audiences for generations, and now, American Humane Association, the first national humane organization, is pleased to announce that its new book – “Animal Stars: Behind the Scenes With Your Favorite Animal Actors” – will be published by New World Library on September 18th. More →

Jo Frost Joins Blogust Campaign Aug 14, 2014

August is Blogust – a month-long digital dialogue, bringing more than 25 of the most beloved online writers, photo and video bloggers and Shot@Life champions together to help change the world through their words and imagery. More →

Priyanka Chopra Inspires Teenage Girls In India To Aim High With UNICEF Aug 12, 2014

New Bollywood Actress, International Recording Artist and UNICEF India Ambassador Priyanka Chopra met with young women in Chandrapur, India, to mark International Youth Day and to witness how their lives are being transformed through the Building Young Futures programme, which is run in partnership with Barclays. More →

Linkin Park And Thirty Seconds To Mars Team Up For Carnivores Tour Aug 4, 2014

The Carnivores Tour featuring internationally renowned bands Linkin Park, Thirty Seconds To Mars and special guest, AFI, kicks off August 8 in West Palm Beach, Florida, for 25 shows across the US. More →

Richard Gere, Cyndi Lauper, Paul Simon And More Team Up For Henry & Me Aug 1, 2014

Producer Joseph Avallone announced today the upcoming release of the animated feature film Henry & Me, a baseball-themed tale of a young cancer-stricken boy’s magical and life-changing experience with New York Yankees old and new. More →

Annie Lennox Blogs About Gaza Jul 30, 2014

Annie Lennox has been busy blogging nearly every day recently about the conflict in Gaza. More →

The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Join Prince Harry And UNICEF At Commonwealth Games Jul 29, 2014

UNICEF staff at the Commonwealth Games Athlete’s Village were treated to a very special visit from Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry today. More →

James McAvoy And Chris Hoy Help UNICEF At Commonwealth Games Jul 29, 2014

An amazing £3.5 million was raised for UNICEF by the public last week via text and online donations at the Glasgow 2014 Opening Ceremony, in the first such fundraiser of its kind ever to take place. More →

Barack Obama To Take Part In Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting Jul 28, 2014

President Bill Clinton, Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton announced the program and participants for the 10th Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting. More →

Final Days To Be A Force For Change With Star Wars: Episode VII Jul 24, 2014

All Wings Report In! On the set of Star Wars: Episode VII, Director J.J. Abrams was recently interrupted by an X-Wing pilot and rogue robot as he announced the chance for fans to win an advance private screening of Star Wars: Episode VII. More →

Barbara Hendricks Meets Stateless People In West Africa Jul 23, 2014

The UN refugee agency’s Honorary Lifetime Goodwill Ambassador Barbara Hendricks recently met with stateless people in Côte d’Ivoire, where she saw first-hand how government efforts are helping to resolve a problem affecting hundreds of thousands of people countrywide. More →

Katy Perry Dedicates Video To Victims Of MH17 Jul 21, 2014

Katy Perry has dedicated a new video she made for UNICEF to victims of the Malaysian Airlines tragedy – many of whom were on their way to the International AIDS Conference in Australia. More →

UN Pledges Acts Of Kindness And Goodwill On Nelson Mandela Day Jul 21, 2014

On Nelson Mandela International Day, the United Nations pledged to promote “desperately needed” acts of kindness and goodwill and uplift poor and underdeveloped communities worldwide. More →

Ewan McGregor Speaks Out On Growing Crisis In South Sudan Jul 18, 2014

Children in South Sudan are facing a triple emergency of epic proportions, as the country marks three years of independence – warns UNICEF UK and Ewan McGregor. More →

International Rescue Committee Hosts GenR Summer Party Jul 18, 2014

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) hosted the 4th Annual GenR Summer Party this week at David Burke Garden at The James Hotel in New York City. More →

Opera Star Danielle de Niese Joins International Rescue Committee Jul 17, 2014

International opera sensation Danielle de Niese is taking on a new role today, becoming an ‘IRC Voice’ to help the International Rescue Committee raise awareness of the needs of refugees and people who have been displaced by conflict, religious persecution or political oppression around the world. More →

Chef David Burke To Attend GenR Summer Party Jul 15, 2014

The International Rescue Committee's young professional group, GenR, will host their 4th Annual summer party to raise funds and highlight the IRC’s programs, both domestic and international, which empower refugees and people who have been displaced by conflict, political oppression, religious persecution or natural disaster and help them to rebuild their lives. More →

Ted Turner - Our Future Depends On Her Rights Jul 14, 2014

In recognition of World Population Day on Friday, July 11, United Nations Foundation Founder and Chairman Ted Turner released the following statement. More →

Keira Knightley Travels To South Sudan With Oxfam Jul 14, 2014

On the third anniversary of South Sudan’s independence, British actress Keira Knightley is calling on the public to support Oxfam's appeal for South Sudan after witnessing ‘firsthand’ the desperate plight of families struggling to survive. More →

Beth Stern To Co-Host Hero Dog Awards Jul 14, 2014

American Humane Association and Hallmark Channel have announced that sports legend, broadcaster, and actor Terry Bradshaw will join forces with TV personality and renowned animal advocate Beth Stern to shine a spotlight on some of America’s top dogs as co-hosts of the 2014 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards. More →

JAY Z To Headline Star-Studded Global Citizen Festival Jul 9, 2014

The Global Citizen movement continues its campaign to achieve a world without extreme poverty by 2030 with the third annual Global Citizen Festival, a free ticketed concert on the Great Lawn in Central Park. More →

Prince Harry And Prince William Take A Selfie Jul 9, 2014

Prince Harry joined the Duke of Cambridge at Buckingham Palace today to help launch the search for inspirational people across the Commonwealth. More →

Mia Farrow Completes Fourth Visit To Central African Republic Jul 9, 2014

Mia Farrow, renowned actress, activist and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, has just completed her fourth visit to the Central African Republic where she saw the impact of extreme violence and met people with stories of inspiring courage. More →

Emma Watson Named As UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Jul 8, 2014

UN Women, the United Nations organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, has announced the appointment of British actress, Emma Watson, as Goodwill Ambassador. More →

Keira Knightley Opens Up About Oxfam Trip To South Sudan Jul 8, 2014

Keira Knightley has spoken to The Telegraph about her recent trip to visit refugees in South Sudan with Oxfam. More →

Ewan McGregor Reads Baby Book For UNICEF Jul 7, 2014

Mums of all Scottish newborn babies are set to receive a free baby book from UNICEF as part of the Glasgow 2014 legacy ambitions to improve the wellbeing of children in Scotland. More →

Howard G. Buffett Supports Shakira's World Food Programme Campaign Jul 3, 2014

Due to the overwhelming success of the campaign launched by Shakira and Activia, Howard G. Buffett, a United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Ambassador Against Hunger since 2007, today announced a commitment by the Howard G. Buffett Foundation to provide additional funding to support WFP’s school meals program. More →