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Orlando Bloom Visits Syrian Children Apr 14, 2014

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Orlando Bloom wrapped up a visit last week to Jordan where he met with children from Syria and their families whose lives have been devastated by the conflict – now in its fourth year. More →

Stars Mark 20th Anniversary Of Rwandan Genocide Apr 8, 2014

A group of eminent personalities has come together to remember Rwanda’s 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and to encourage people the world over to make their voices heard on the need to prevent such mass atrocities ever happening again. More →

Josh Charles To Turn Times Square Into Big Pinwheel Garden To Fight Child Abuse Apr 8, 2014

Prevent Child Abuse America and actor Josh Charles from the Emmy-nominated CBS show, The Good Wife, will turn New York City’s iconic Times Square into a “Big Pinwheel Garden” on Tuesday, April 8, at 9:00 a.m. More →

Peaches Geldof - A Life Spent Giving Apr 7, 2014

Whether she was attending a charity event to raise awareness of those in need, donating her clothes and time to charity auctions or supporting initiatives aimed at making a positive impact on the world, Peaches Geldof was at the forefront of philanthropy in the UK, one of the young stars who genuinely wanted to use their fame to make a difference. More →

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Visits Cambodia For UNICEF Apr 3, 2014

Model, actress and UNICEF UK supporter, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, posted photos on Instagram of her journey to Cambodia’s capital yesterday to make an appeal film to be broadcast on ITV’s Soccer Aid on Sunday 8th June. More →

Angelina Jolie Talks To Bosnian Military About Ending Warzone Rape Apr 2, 2014

British Foreign Secretary The Rt Hon William Hague MP, and the Special Envoy of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Angelina Jolie addressed senior officers and officials at a regional military conference in Sarajevo last week, calling for international peacekeepers to play a greater role in ending the use of warzone rape and sexual violence worldwide. More →

Sir Patrick Stewart Talks Charity With AARP The Magazine Mar 28, 2014

Sir Patrick Stewart has opened up to AARP The Magazine about the charities he supports, and his struggle to grow up in poverty. More →

Khaled Hosseini Visits Syrian Refugees In Iraq Mar 28, 2014

Best-selling author and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Khaled Hosseini has called on the international community to do more to help the tens of thousands of Syrians living in camps or towns across northern Iraq while praising the resilience of refugees. More →

Aisha Tyler To Host Gracie Awards Gala Mar 28, 2014

Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) is pleased to announce Aisha Tyler, co-host of “The Talk” on CBS, will serve as Host of the 39th Annual Gracie Awards Gala on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. More →

Paul McCartney Kicks Off Everyone Matters Day Campaign Mar 26, 2014

As London, Los Angeles, Dublin, Washington DC, Seattle, San Francisco, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Memphis, Dallas and other cities in the U.S. and the globe get set for the 1st Everyone Matters Day on April 2, Sir Paul McCartney has kicked off the #IAM campaign with his selfie affirming: “I AM A SCOUSER.” More →

The Elders Urge EU To Deploy Stabilization Force In Central African Republic Mar 25, 2014

As European heads of state meet in Brussels, The Elders urge them to quickly deploy a stabilization force to the Central African Republic (CAR) to complement the African and French troops already on the ground. More →

Paul Simon To Join Sting For Rainforest Fund Benefit Concert Mar 24, 2014

Sting and Trudie Styler will be joined by Paul Simon at a star-studded 25th Anniversary Rainforest Fund Benefit Concert on April 17. More →

Sport Relief 2014 Is A Huge Success Mar 24, 2014

The Sport Relief Weekend kicked off on Friday with a fantastic night of sporting fun and sketches galore, as this year’s Sport Relief Night of TV (BBC One & BBC Two) entertained the nation while raising an incredible £51,242,186. More →

USC Shoah Foundation & Steven Spielberg to Host Barack Obama at 20th Anniversary Gala‏ Mar 24, 2014

On May 7, 2014, USC Shoah Foundation – The Institute for Visual History and Education will gather in Los Angeles for its 20th Anniversary Ambassadors for Humanity Gala. More →

Fergie Supports New Gender-Based Violence Initiative Mar 24, 2014

The Global Partnership to End Violence Against Women – a collaboration of Vital Voices Global Partnership, the Avon Foundation for Women and the U.S. Department of State – has presented a new initiative to address gender-based violence: the Gender-Based Violence Emergency Response and Protection Initiative. More →

Miranda Hart To Warm Up The UK For Sport Relief Mar 21, 2014

Comic Relief and the BBC have revealed that comedian Miranda Hart will lead the nation in an aerobics work out as part of the Sport Relief Night of TV on Friday 21st March on BBC One. More →

Little Mix Singer Talks Sport Relief And Liberia Mar 20, 2014

Little Mix's charity single, Word Up, was released on Monday to raise money for Sport Relief. More →

Bill Clinton Announces Clinton Global Initiative University Annual Meeting Mar 18, 2014

Details have been announced for the seventh annual meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U), where President Bill Clinton, Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton will convene more than 1,000 student leaders from around the world at Arizona State University, March 21-23. More →

Celebrities Write To David Cameron About Women In Afghanistan Mar 17, 2014

Keira Knightley, Joseph Fiennes, Salma Hayek, Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Sheen were among the stars who wrote to David Cameron about women in Afghanistan on International Women’s Day earlier this month. More →

True Blood And Doctor Who Stars To Play In Soccer Aid 2014 Mar 16, 2014

As the UK prepares for a summer of football, what better way to kick off celebrations – than the return of Soccer Aid! More →

More We Day California Speakers Announced Mar 14, 2014

International charity and educational partner, Free The Children, has announced additional speakers and performers joining Selena Gomez, Seth Rogen and Magic Johnson among other previously announced speakers and performers set to inspire 16,000 youth at the first We Day California on March 26 at the Oracle Arena with the support of Co-Title Sponsors Microsoft, The Allstate Foundation and Unilever Project Sunlight. More →

Join Michael Palin And Help Survival International Mar 13, 2014

Here’s your chance to join Monty Python legend Michael Palin at an intimate evening raising money for Survival International. More →

Global Moms Relay Gets Celebrity Support Mar 12, 2014

To mark International Women’s Day, the United Nations Foundation, Johnson & Johnson, BabyCenter, and The Huffington Post are launching the Global Moms Relay through Mother’s Day on May 11. More →

Pharrell Williams Partners With UN Foundation For Happiness Mar 10, 2014

Having just released his chart-topping new album G I R L this week, and with the single, “Happy” (from Despicable Me 2), breaking sales and chart records around the world, Pharrell Williams has announced a partnership with the United Nations Foundation to celebrate the annual global International Day of Happiness, Thursday, March 20. More →

Audrey Hepburn's Son Joins Everyone Matters Campaign Mar 10, 2014

Sean Hepburn Ferrer – Chair of UNICEF'S Audrey Hepburn Society and the son of actress Audrey Hepburn – is the latest public figure to join the growing global Everyone Matters campaign, which advocates for everyone’s right to be who they are, without judgment, shame or attack. More →

Ted Turner Marks International Women's Day Mar 10, 2014

Saturday marked International Women’s Day, celebrating the social, economic and political achievements of women around the world. In honor of the occasion, United Nations Foundation Founder and Chairman Ted Turner issued the following statement. More →

Stars Record Official England 2014 FIFA World Cup Song Mar 7, 2014

A team of England football legends and pop stars have come together this week to record a video for the official England 2014 FIFA World Cup song for Sport Relief. More →

Join Desmond Tutu And Jimmy Carter For Twitter Q&A On Women's Rights Mar 6, 2014

Desmond Tutu, Jimmy Carter and Hina Jilani are preparing for their first ever Twitter Q&A on women’s rights – to be held at 2pm GMT today. More →

Victoria Beckham And JK Rowling Unite Against Sexual Violence In Conflict Mar 5, 2014

Leading women across the UK have joined UNICEF UK to make an unprecedented call on the Government to help end the rape and abuse of children in conflict. More →

Sting Announces 2014 Rainforest Fund Benefit Concert Mar 5, 2014

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Rainforest Fund, co-founders Sting and Trudie Styler are pleased to announce a star-studded evening of performances at the Revlon Rainforest Fund Benefit Concert on Thursday, April 17th, 2014. More →