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Orlando Bloom Meets Children Working in Bangladesh Slums in Powerful Installment of Photography Series Dec 18, 2018

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Orlando Bloom stars in an emotional episode of Tales by Light to highlight the plight of children living and working in slums in Dhaka, Bangladesh. More →

Bono Attends Third (RED) Auction In Miami Dec 13, 2018

On 5 December, 2018, in Miami, (RED), Sotheby’s and Gagosian came together to raise $5.5 million to support the fight against AIDS. More →

The Elders Challenge Leaders To Confront Migration Lies And Make UN Deal A Success Dec 13, 2018

The Elders today welcomed the signing of the United Nations Global Compact for Migration in Marrakesh as a means of strengthening nation states’ ability to manage migratory flows by emphasising coordination and solidarity. More →

The Elders Demand Urgent Climate Action At G20 Summit Dec 3, 2018

Failure by G20 countries to take decisive, long-overdue action to cut emissions and end fossil fuel subsidies would be a global betrayal that threatens irreversible climate catastrophe, The Elders warned today. More →

Judith Hill's Star-Studded Golden Child Show To Benefit GO Campaign Dec 3, 2018

On Wednesday, December 5th, stars from music, television, film and fashion will enjoy a very special performance of the soul & funk infused cirque style ballet “Golden Child.” More →

Help Ringo Starr Support The George Harrison Fund For UNICEF Nov 30, 2018

This giving season, Sir Ringo Starr is asking UNICEF supporters to join him in supporting the George Harrison Fund for UNICEF. More →

Camila Cabello Named New Ambassador For Save the Children Nov 28, 2018

Save the Children has announced that chart-topping singer-songwriter Camila Cabello is joining the global humanitarian organization as an Ambassador. More →

The Elders Encourage Full Implementation Of Colombian Peace Deal Nov 28, 2018

The Elders have written to the President of Colombia, Ivan Duque, to welcome his commitment to the peace agreement signed by his predecessor Jose Manuel Santos and to encourage its full implementation to further the causes of peace and reconciliation. More →

Zappos.com To Power The Shaq-A-Claus Sleigh For Children In Need Nov 27, 2018

Zappos.com, the customer service company that just happens to sell shoes, clothing, and more, announced today it is powering the sleigh of legendary basketball player Shaquille O'Neal for Shaq-A-Claus, the gift-giving program the NBA Hall-of-Famer has been running since 1992. More →

Jessie James Decker Partners With eBay to Curate the Ultimate Holiday Toy List Nov 27, 2018

eBay, the world’s most dynamic marketplace, and singer and mom of three, Jessie James Decker joins forces to deliver holiday cheer to children in need with Save the Children. More →

Eric Cowell Takes Over His Dad's Music Empire This World Children's Day Nov 21, 2018

Eric Cowell, age four, has been spotted taking over his dad’s job for the day, as Simon Cowell and partner Lauren Silverman embrace World Children’s Day for UNICEF UK – a day of action for children, by children – by allowing Eric to dress up as his famous father and make all of the decisions for the day. More →

Stars Join The 2018 (RED) Shopathon To Fight AIDS Nov 20, 2018

As women and girls continue to be disproportionately impacted by HIV and AIDS, a galaxy of brands and stars are once again stepping out for the annual World AIDS Day Campaign, the (RED) Shopathon, to raise money and bring urgency to the AIDS fight. More →

Jennifer Garner Hosts 6th Annual Save the Children Illumination Gala Nov 19, 2018

Last week at the 6th Annual Save the Children Illumination Gala, Save the Children, the leading organization investing in childhood, honored award-winning journalist David Muir, anchor of ABC’s “World News Tonight;” SB Projects Founder Scooter Braun; and the organization’s philanthropic corporate partner Mondelēz International. More →

Millie Bobby Brown Leads Cast of Stars in New UNICEF Video Nov 16, 2018

Actress Millie Bobby Brown has teamed up with UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors Orlando Bloom, Liam Neeson and Lilly Singh; singer-songwriter Dua Lipa and performance artists Blue Man Group, in a new video released by UNICEF ahead of World Children’s Day, celebrated on 20 November. More →

Mandy Moore Helps Raise Funds For Children Living In Emergency Situations Nov 12, 2018

Today, more than 500 million children are living in countries affected by emergencies such as conflicts and natural disasters. They are the most vulnerable group facing the highest risk of violence, exploitation, disease and neglect. More →

The Elders Call On UN Security Council To Take Urgent Action To Lift Yemen Blockade Nov 2, 2018

The Elders have called on the United Nations Security Council to take urgent action to bring an end to the blockade of Yemen and avert a worsening humanitarian catastrophe. More →

Mary Robinson Appointed New Chair of The Elders Nov 2, 2018

The Elders announced today that their new Chair will be Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. More →

Stars Help Raise £435,054 At UNICEF UK Halloween Ball Nov 1, 2018

UNICEF UK Ambassadors and High Profile Supporters Rita Ora, Sir Chris Hoy, Martin Bell and Emma Willis led this week’s fantastical turn out for Unicef UK’s ‘Twisted Tales’ Halloween Ball raising £435,054 to support Unicef’s life-saving work for children in danger around the world. More →

The Elders Call On Sri Lanka’s Leaders To Uphold Constitutional Law Nov 1, 2018

The Elders have expressed their grave concern at the unprecedented situation in Sri Lanka following President Maithripala Sirisena’s unconstitutional decision to dismiss Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and suspend Parliament. More →

Announcing The 9th Annual Small Steps Project Celebrity Shoe Auction Oct 31, 2018

This year a record breaking 100 “kind soled” A-listers have given up their footwear for the Small Steps Project Celebrity Shoe Auction. More →

Soccer Aid 2018 Raises Record Breaking £6 Million Oct 25, 2018

Soccer Aid for UNICEF today announced that the 2018 campaign raised a record-breaking fundraising total of £6,746,557 – with 100% of the money going to Unicef’s vital work protecting children in danger around the world. More →

The Elders Demand Urgent Action To Avert Climate Disaster Oct 10, 2018

The Elders today urged world leaders to meet and increase their political ambition and financial commitments so radical action is taken to keep global temperature rises to 1.5 degrees Celsius, in line with the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. More →

Hard Rock International Collaborates With WhyHunger On New Bruce Springsteen Signature Series Oct 5, 2018

Hard Rock International is partnering with WhyHunger to release the brand’s latest limited-edition merchandise line on Oct. 2. More →

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau And Akon Lace Up Their Boots At The Global Goals World Cup Oct 3, 2018

UNDP Goodwill Ambassadors, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon, the Prime Minister of Norway, Erna Solberg, and R&B singer, Akon joined some of the world’s coolest amateur athletes at the 3rd annual Global Goals World Cup (GGWC). More →

Vanessa Redgrave Meets Children And Young People In Lebanon Sep 24, 2018

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and renowned actress Vanessa Redgrave, met with Syrian, Palestinian and Lebanese children and youth in Lebanon during a two-day visit to the country this week. More →

Honorees Announced for 2018 World of Children Awards Ceremony and Benefit Sep 24, 2018

World of Children, a global recognition and funding organization for individuals exclusively serving the needs of vulnerable children, revealed today its 2018 award winners. More →

The Elders Urge World Leaders To Step Up Efforts To Eradicate Tuberculosis Sep 21, 2018

The Elders have written to twelve key world leaders urging them to step up their efforts to eradicate tuberculosis (TB) and attend a United Nations summit in New York on the topic on 26 September. More →

Decisive Action From Russia, Iran and Turkey Required to Avoid Needless Deaths in Idlib Siege Sep 18, 2018

The Elders strongly urge the three guarantors of the “Astana Process” – Iran, Russia and Turkey – to overcome their recent differences and work hand-in-hand to prevent heavy civilian casualties in Syria’s Idlib region. A large-scale offensive there appears imminent. More →

Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Reba McEntire, Kristin Chenoweth At Celebrity Fight Night In Italy Sep 14, 2018

“Celebrity Fight Night in Italy” returned for its fifth annual event, taking philanthropic donors and special guests to Italy’s most beautiful regions, where they were treated to the very best arts, entertainment, and culture in the region. More →

Pelé Announces Launch of His New Global Charitable Foundation Sep 14, 2018

International icon and humanitarian Pelé announced today that he is launching The Pelé Foundation, a new charitable endeavor that will benefit organizations around the world and their dedicated efforts to empower children, specifically around poverty and education. More →