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NBA Star Stephen Curry To Travel To Tanzania To Fight Malaria Jul 24, 2013

In a few weeks, NBA star Stephen Curry will travel to Tanzania to support the United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign in its global fight against malaria. More →

Stars Call For Russian Authorities To Release Pussy Riot Jul 23, 2013

More than 100 internationally renowned musicians have joined a worldwide call for the release of the two jailed members of the Russian feminist punk group Pussy Riot ahead of their parole appeal hearings this week. More →

Ewan McGregor And David Beckham Support UNICEF's Commonwealth Games Initiative Jul 22, 2013

UNICEF, the Commonwealth Games Federation and the Glasgow 2014 Commonweath Games have today announced a partnership for children that seeks to touch the lives of children in Scotland and in Commonwealth countries across the world. More →

NFL Star Testifies On The Impacts Of Mining In African Communities Jul 22, 2013

In a testimony to the House of Representatives Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations last week, San Francisco 49ers Wide Receiver (formerly of the Baltimore Ravens) and Oxfam America Ambassador Anquan Boldin called on members of Congress to take action to ensure that mining companies operating in West Africa respect human rights. More →

Chime For Change Funds 210 Projects In 81 Countries Jul 19, 2013

CHIME FOR CHANGE, the global campaign for girls’ and women’s empowerment founded by Gucci, is pleased to announce that THE SOUND OF CHANGE LIVE concert event has helped raise funds to support 210 projects for girls and women across the globe. More →

Jane Lynch And Giada De Laurentiis To Be Honored By Project Angel Food Jul 19, 2013

On August 10th, 2013, Project Angel Food will honor award-winning actress Jane Lynch and acclaimed celebrity chef and television personality Giada De Laurentiis at its annual Angel Awards in Hollywood. More →

Kofi Annan Announces New Elders Jul 16, 2013

Hina Jilani, internationally known human rights defender from Pakistan, and Ernesto Zedillo, former President of Mexico, have joined The Elders, a group of independent leaders working for peace, justice and human rights. More →

Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys And John Mayer To Rock The Global Citizen Festival Jul 15, 2013

The Global Poverty Project, in proud partnership with the Cotton On Foundation, announced the 2013 Global Citizen Festival – a free ticketed concert on the Great Lawn of New York’s iconic Central Park – will take place on September 28, 2013 with Stevie Wonder, Kings Of Leon, Alicia Keys, and John Mayer. More →

Malala Yousafzai Addresses United Nations On Her Birthday Jul 15, 2013

Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani schoolgirl who was shot by the Taliban for attending classes, on Friday addressed hundreds of young people at the United Nations, urging them to use education as a weapon against extremism. More →

Ted Turner - Empowering Girls To Choose Their Future Jul 11, 2013

Today is World Population Day, and in recognition the United Nations Foundation Founder and Chairman Ted Turner released the following statement. More →

Eddie Izzard Meets Syrian Refugees In Iraq Jul 11, 2013

UNICEF UK Ambassador Eddie Izzard has been reporting live from Domiz refugee camp in Northern Iraq, where he’s warned of a hidden crisis for Syrian refugees in the country. More →

Novak Djokovic Hosts Star-Studded Charity Gala Jul 11, 2013

On Monday 8th July, The Roundhouse, north London, was transformed into a tennis themed gala dinner to mark a spectacular fundraising evening in aid of the Novak Djokovic Foundation. More →

Yasiin Bey Demonstrates Force-Feeding Of Prisoners At Guantanamo Bay Jul 9, 2013

Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def) appears in a video launched today demonstrating the Standard Operating Procedure for force-feeding prisoners on hunger strike at Guantanamo Bay. More →

Damon Albarn And Flea Donate Track To Oxfam's Syria Crisis Appeal Jul 8, 2013

Independent Label Market is delighted to announce that for this year’s London market it will be partnering up with The Vinyl Factory to produce 10 super exclusive vinyl releases. This auction, in conjunction with Oxfam, is a chance to win a complete set of all 10 exclusive records. All proceeds will go to Oxfam’s Syria Crisis Appeal. More →

Nelson Mandela Sport And Culture Day 2013 Jul 5, 2013

Sports fans and South African sporting legends graced the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory auditorium yesterday at the launch of the Nelson Mandela Sport & Culture Day 2013. More →

Bear Grylls Game Gives Players Chance To Help Charity Jul 5, 2013

Bear Grylls Ventures and F84 Games announce Survival Run now featuring an opportunity for its millions of players to make a charitable purchase. More →

Leo Messi To Play Charity Soccer In Chicago Jul 4, 2013

Final preparations are underway for a July 6 event at Chicago’s Soldier Field, bringing together top soccer talents from around the globe for a match that will raise money for the charity spearheaded by international superstar Lionel Messi. More →

Geena Davis Joins UN Women To Study Depiction Of Females In Films Jul 3, 2013

UN Women is partnering with the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media on a global study to analyze the depiction and representation of female characters in family films. More →

Chelsea Clinton Blogs On Trip To Southeast Asia Jun 26, 2013

Last month, Chelsea Clinton visited Southeast Asia, where she delivered clean water as part of Procter & Gamble’s CGI commitment in Myanmar, attended the Women Deliver conference in Kuala Lumpur, and ended her trip in Cambodia where she saw how the Clinton Health Access Initiative is working to create an AIDS-free generation. More →

Angelina Jolie Addresses UN Security Council Jun 25, 2013

Angelina Jolie addressed the United Nations Security Council this week, imploring a greater effort to end impunity for conflict-related sexual violence. More →

Primal Scream And Editors Help Oxfam Raise Awareness For Syrian Crisis Jun 24, 2013

Primal Scream, The xx, Editors, Bombay Bicycle Club and more have shared their ultimate playlists with Oxfam to help raise awareness of the massive humanitarian crisis currently affecting Syrian people. More →

A Special Message From Angelina Jolie On World Refugee Day Jun 20, 2013

UNHCR ambassador Angelina Jolie has spoken about World Refugee Day following her visit to the Syrian border in Jordan this week. More →

Angelina Jolie Visits Syrian Border For World Refugee Day Jun 19, 2013

Along a dirt track on an unexpectedly cool and windy night on Jordan’s border with Syria, as shadows lengthened across the barren hills, UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie listened to the stories of men women and children who had fled Syria just hours before. More →

John Legend Writes Song For UNHCR World Refugee Day Campaign Jun 19, 2013

On World Refugee Day, June 20th, a special song recorded by rising star Diamond White, US The X Factor fan-favorite, will be released in support of UNHCR's “1 family” campaign. More →

Celebrities Attend amfAR Inspiration Gala Jun 19, 2013

amfAR Chairman Kenneth Cole, Jennifer Lopez, Alan Cumming, Liza Minnelli, Uma Thurman, Iman, and Carly Rae Jepsen were among those who gathered at the Plaza last week to support amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, at the fourth annual Inspiration Gala New York. More →

Stars Join World Refugee Day Campaign Jun 18, 2013

More than 25 international celebrities including Paula Abdul, actor David Tennant, acclaimed writer Neil Gaiman, Vampire Diaries’ star Kat Graham, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, supermodel and former refugee, Alek Wek have joined the UN Refugee Agency’s (UNHCR) World Refugee Day ‘1 family’ campaign to expose the devastating impact of war on families. More →

Stars Attend Disrupting Slavery Event Jun 18, 2013

A number of celebrities attended the “Disrupting Slavery” charity event benefiting the Somaly Mam Foundation sponsored by Akvinta Vodka and Don Benito Tequila on Thursday, June 13th at 41 Ocean in Santa Monica, CA. More →

UNICEF And Nelson Mandela Foundation Kick Off Fundraising Drive Jun 18, 2013

UNICEF, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Peter Krämer Foundation have kicked off a new fundraising drive to raise US$80 million to help Africa’s girls, orphans, children living in extreme poverty and other vulnerable children go to school and get a quality education. More →

Shakira Teams With Hard Rock International To Benefit Charity Jun 13, 2013

On Tuesday, June 11, 2013, Colombian pop sensation and current coach on NBC’s The Voice, Shakira, met with Hard Rock to donate items from her personal closet to the brand’s legendary collection, while on set of the hit talent competition series. More →

Special Father's Day Tickets For Messi And Friends Vs. The World Jun 13, 2013

This year will be world soccer all-star Leo Messi's first Father’s Day as a new dad, having welcomed his son Thiago into the world this past November. In recognition Messi & Friends vs. the World, the soccer friendly that will bring more than three dozen of the world’s top players to Chicago’s Soldier Field, is announcing a Father’s Day special that provides affordable ticket options for the July 6 event. More →