Kathy Ireland To Co-Host YWCA GLA Phenomenal Woman Awards

Kathy Ireland To Co-Host YWCA GLA Phenomenal Woman Awards May 8, 2017

Kathy Ireland is set to co-host the YWCA GLA Phenomenal Woman Awards. More
Liv Tyler And Gap Celebrate Motherhood With The Launch Of Mama Said

Liv Tyler And Gap Celebrate Motherhood With The Launch Of Mama Said May 4, 2017

Gap, the iconic American clothing brand, announces the launch of the film ‘Mama Said,’ a celebration of motherhood in support of Every Mother Counts co-directed and starring Liv Tyler. More
The Elders Urge G20 Leaders To Take Bold And Decisive Action On Climate Change

The Elders Urge G20 Leaders To Take Bold And Decisive Action On Climate Change Apr 13, 2017

The Elders have called on G20 leaders to take “bold and decisive action” on climate change, specifically regarding climate finance provision and ending fossil fuel subsidies. More
Zoe Saldana And Rachel Zoe To Take Part In Fifth Annual Moms +SocialGood

Zoe Saldana And Rachel Zoe To Take Part In Fifth Annual Moms +SocialGood Apr 10, 2017

In celebration of Mother’s Day, hundreds of advocates, experts and every day moms and dads will gather on May 4 in New York City to share ideas, exchange best practices and inspire action for a healthy planet and happy families. More
Moral Outrage, Political Failure: The Elders Deplore New Famines

Moral Outrage, Political Failure: The Elders Deplore New Famines Apr 6, 2017

The Elders expressed their great concern about the famines now threatening South Sudan, Nigeria, Somalia and Yemen. This catastrophic situation is a damning symptom of political failure by national leaders and the international community, they said today. More
Dress for Success Celebrates 20th Anniversary With The Launch Of The #OpenDoorProject

Dress for Success Celebrates 20th Anniversary With The Launch Of The #OpenDoorProject Apr 5, 2017

2017 marks the 20th anniversary of Dress for Success. To celebrate this milestone, the international not-for-profit is kicking off the Dress for Success #OpenDoorProject, its first global social movement to empower women. More
Oprah Winfrey To Deliver 2017 Commencement Address At Agnes Scott College

Oprah Winfrey To Deliver 2017 Commencement Address At Agnes Scott College Apr 4, 2017

Global media leader, philanthropist, producer and actress Oprah Winfrey will deliver the commencement address for Agnes Scott College’s 128th graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 13, at 9:30 a.m. More
Eve Ensler Worries About The Rise Of A Predatory Mindset In America

Eve Ensler Worries About The Rise Of A Predatory Mindset In America Mar 24, 2017

In an interview with Democracy Now this month, Eve Ensler, a playwright, activist and the creator of V-Day, spoke about her worries of the escalation of rape culture and a predatory mindset in the United States, particularly within the country’s new administration. More
Stars Team Up With Smurfs To Celebrate International Day Of Happiness

Stars Team Up With Smurfs To Celebrate International Day Of Happiness Mar 20, 2017

Demi Lovato, Joe Manganiello and Mandy Patinkin threw their talent behind a United Nations effort to end extreme poverty, address inequality and protect the planet against climate change through the Sustainable Development Goals during the weekend. More
The Elders Welcome UN Secretary-General’s Commitment To Fight Sexual Exploitation

The Elders Welcome UN Secretary-General’s Commitment To Fight Sexual Exploitation Mar 17, 2017

The Elders welcomed the commitment from the new Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres to personally lead efforts to eradicate sexual abuse and exploitation by UN peacekeepers and civilian staff. More
Mandy Patinkin Urges Leaders Across Europe And The US To Expand Legal Routes For Refugees

Mandy Patinkin Urges Leaders Across Europe And The US To Expand Legal Routes For Refugees Mar 15, 2017

International Rescue Committee ambassador and actor, Mandy Patinkin, urged leaders across Europe and the United States to expand legal routes for refugees caught in limbo, at the end of a 5-day visit to Greece, Serbia and Germany to bear witness to the refugee crisis in Europe. More
International Rescue Committee To Honor Jencarlos Canela At Refugio Gala

International Rescue Committee To Honor Jencarlos Canela At Refugio Gala Mar 14, 2017

The International Rescue Committee will host the 2017 Refugio Gala in Miami this week. More
Anne Hathaway Speaks At UN Official Commemoration Of International Women's Day

Anne Hathaway Speaks At UN Official Commemoration Of International Women's Day Mar 8, 2017

UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Anne Hathaway has spoken today at the UN official commemoration of International Women’s Day in New York. More
UN Women's HeForShe Arts Week Kicks Off, Bringing The Spotlight On Gender Equality

UN Women's HeForShe Arts Week Kicks Off, Bringing The Spotlight On Gender Equality Mar 7, 2017

First launched in 2016 by UN Women's Global Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson, UN HeForShe Arts Week initiative aims at raising awareness and funding for gender equality through the arts. More
Cyndi Lauper And Omaze Release Girls Just Want To Have Fundamental Rights T-Shirt

Cyndi Lauper And Omaze Release Girls Just Want To Have Fundamental Rights T-Shirt Mar 3, 2017

Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning artist and activist Cyndi Lauper has designed and released her official “Girls Just Want To Have Fundamental Rights” t-shirt. More
Hillary Clinton And Queen Rania Al Abdullah Of Jordan To Take Part In 16th Annual Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards

Hillary Clinton And Queen Rania Al Abdullah Of Jordan To Take Part In 16th Annual Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards Mar 2, 2017

As millions around the world raise their voices to celebrate women’s achievements on International Women’s Day March 8th, Vital Voices will pay tribute to co-founder the Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton, honor Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan for her work on women, girls and refugees, and recognize four visionary women who are engaged in the most urgent issues of our time. More
Anne Hathaway Shines Spotlight On Parental Leave During International Women's Day

Anne Hathaway Shines Spotlight On Parental Leave During International Women's Day Mar 1, 2017

On Wednesday, March 8, American award-winning actor and UN Women Global Goodwill Ambassador Anne Hathaway will deliver a keynote address at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, in commemoration of International Women’s Day. More
Jason Derulo And Chris Martin Perform At An Unforgettable Evening

Jason Derulo And Chris Martin Perform At An Unforgettable Evening Feb 20, 2017

On Thursday, February 16, 2017, the Women's Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) Honorary Chairs Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks, along with WCRF co-founders Quinn Ezralow, Marion Laurie, Kelly Chapman Meyer, and Jaime Tisch welcomed guests to An Unforgettable Evening presented by Saks Fifth Avenue. More
Smurfs Team Up With United Nations For A Happier, More Peaceful And Equitable World

Smurfs Team Up With United Nations For A Happier, More Peaceful And Equitable World Feb 16, 2017

The popular Smurfs characters are encouraging children, young people and adults to make the world happier, more peaceful, equitable and healthy with a campaign launched today by the United Nations, UNICEF, and the United Nations Foundation. More
Jason Derulo Joins Lineup For An Unforgettable Evening

Jason Derulo Joins Lineup For An Unforgettable Evening Feb 13, 2017

It was announced on Friday that multi-platinum selling pop star Jason Derulo will take the stage to perform at An Unforgettable Evening, taking place on Thursday February 16, 2017 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. More
The Elders Voice Alarm At New Israeli Settlement Law

The Elders Voice Alarm At New Israeli Settlement Law Feb 13, 2017

The Elders today expressed alarm at new measures adopted by the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, on 6 February that retrospectively recognise Jewish settlements in the occupied territories that are built on confiscated Palestinian land.
 
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Giving Back Fund Presents 8th Annual Big Game Big Give Event

Giving Back Fund Presents 8th Annual Big Game Big Give Event Feb 2, 2017

The Giving Back Fund presents its 8th annual Big Game Big Give event in Houston, Texas on February 4. More
The Elders Condemn US Refugee Ban

The Elders Condemn US Refugee Ban Feb 1, 2017

The Elders have condemned the US president’s Executive Order banning Syrian refugees from entering the United States and restricting migration from seven predominantly Muslim countries. More
Women's Cancer Research Fund To Host An Unforgettable Evening

Women's Cancer Research Fund To Host An Unforgettable Evening Jan 31, 2017

On Thursday, February 16, 2017, the Women's Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) Honorary Chairs Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg, along with WCRF co-founders Anne Douglas, Quinn Ezralow, Marion Laurie, Kelly Chapman Meyer, and Jaime Tisch will welcome guests to An Unforgettable Evening presented by Saks Fifth Avenue. More
The Elders’ Statement On US Reintroduction Of Global Gag Rule

The Elders’ Statement On US Reintroduction Of Global Gag Rule Jan 31, 2017

The Elders have expressed concern at the decision by the new US Administration to reintroduce the so-called “Global Gag Rule” that cuts US funding to organisations that help provide abortion services.
 
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Richard Branson And Jennifer Lawrence Speak Out Against Immigration Bans

Richard Branson And Jennifer Lawrence Speak Out Against Immigration Bans Jan 30, 2017

Sir Richard Branson has blogged about the immigration bans imposed by the US government over the weekend. More
The Elders Urge Bold Steps To Reach Universal Health Coverage In India

The Elders Urge Bold Steps To Reach Universal Health Coverage In India Jan 27, 2017

The Elders have commended India’s political leaders for progress the country has made in reforming its health system, whilst urging greater action and commitment to reach full Universal Health Coverage (UHC). More
Statement From UN Foundation On New Restrictions Of U.S. Foreign Assistance To Limit Women’s Access To Health Care Globally

Statement From UN Foundation On New Restrictions Of U.S. Foreign Assistance To Limit Women’s Access To Health Care Globally Jan 25, 2017

United Nations Foundation President and CEO Kathy Calvin has issued the following statement on the imposition of the Mexico City Policy, also known as the Global Gag Rule, last enacted in 2001. More
A Huge Success For Concert For America: Stand Up, Sing Out!

A Huge Success For Concert For America: Stand Up, Sing Out! Jan 23, 2017

Concert for America: Stand Up, Sing Out! brought together artists from Broadway, TV and beyond to spread a message of unity and hope during the weekend at Town Hall. More
Cara Delevingne Raises Awareness For Refugee Girls’ Education In Uganda

Cara Delevingne Raises Awareness For Refugee Girls’ Education In Uganda Jan 20, 2017

British model and actress, Cara Delevingne joined Girl Up, the United Nations Foundation's adolescent girls campaign, this past week on a learning trip to Uganda in support of its partnership with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. More