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Malala Yousafzai Receives The Elevate Prize Catalyst Award for Advocacy in Afghanistan Sep 26, 2022

The Elevate Prize Foundation announced Malala Yousafzai as this year’s recipient of The Elevate Prize Catalyst Award in recognition of her long-standing advocacy for girls’ education, including through her work with Malala Fund, the non-profit she co-founded with her father to champion every girl’s right to 12 years of free, safe, quality education. More →

The Elders Stress Neutrality on Ukraine Cannot be an Option Following Kyiv Visit Aug 18, 2022

The Elders call for increased international support for Ukraine and stress that neutrality is not a moral option in the face of continued Russian aggression. More →

(RED) Kicks Off (LIVE SUMMER): A Campaign To Fight AIDS and COVID Jul 1, 2022

This summer, (RED), the organization co-founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver, is launching ‘(LIVE SUMMER)’, a campaign to fight AIDS and COVID-19. More →

Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, and Others Condemn Supreme Court's Plan to Overturn Roe v. Wade May 13, 2022

A new full-page ad in The New York Times features 160 young artists and influencers advocating for reproductive freedom, including abortion rights. They oppose the Supreme Court’s plan to overturn Roe v. Wade and end our national constitutional right to an abortion, laid out in a recent leaked draft opinion. More →

Breast Cancer Research Foundation Raises $8.5 Million At Annual Hot Pink Party May 12, 2022

This week, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) returned, in-person to their annual Hot Pink Party, at The Glasshouse in New York City. More →

Holly Robinson Peete to Host the 47th Annual Gracie Awards May 11, 2022

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) today announced actress Holly Robinson-Peete will host the 47th Annual Gracie Awards and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Christina Perri will give a special live performance of her brand new single, “Evergone.” More →

Breast Cancer Research Foundation's Hot Pink Party Returns To New York Apr 20, 2022

Hosted by Elizabeth Hurley, and featuring a performance by the legendary Smokey Robinson, the 2022 Breast Cancer Research Foundation Hot Pink Party will celebrate BCRF President and CEO Myra Biblowit as she retires after 21 extraordinary years of leadership. More →

47th Annual Gracie Awards Winners Announced By The Alliance For Women In Media Foundation Apr 20, 2022

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announced the winners of the 47th Annual Gracie Awards which will return in-person on May 24, 2022 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. More →

Scarlett Johansson Joins Dress for Success Worldwide as Global Ambassador Mar 9, 2022

Dress for Success Worldwide, the leading global nonprofit employment resource for women, announced today that award-winning actor Scarlett Johansson will become a global ambassador for the organization. More →

The Elders Call for a Criminal Tribunal to Investigate Alleged Crime of Aggression in Ukraine Mar 7, 2022

The Elders today call for a special criminal tribunal to investigate the alleged crime of aggression in Ukraine, and hold President Putin to account for the invasion of Ukraine’s sovereign territory. More →

Sophia Bush, Laura Dern and Saniyya Sidney celebrate #HerVoice with CARE Mar 4, 2022

This week, in advance of International Women’s Day, CARE, the leading humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives, defeating poverty, and achieving social justice by empowering women and girls, launched the #HerVoice campaign to recognize extraordinary acts of women and inspire young girls everywhere. More →

The Elders Deplore Putin’s Nuclear Escalation and Urge Continued NATO Restraint Mar 1, 2022

The Elders today denounced President Vladimir Putin’s decision to place Russia’s strategic nuclear arsenal on “special alert” status as a reckless escalation of the conflict in Ukraine that underscores the existential threat posed to humanity by nuclear weapons. More →

The Elders Condemn Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine as a Reckless Threat to World Peace Feb 25, 2022

The Elders today condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a flagrant violation of the United Nations Charter and a reckless, unjustifiable act of aggression that threatens to destabilise world peace and security. More →

Robin Roberts and Scarlett Johansson Among 28 Distinguished Women Honored by Dress for Success Worldwide Feb 23, 2022

Today, Dress for Success Worldwide, the leading global nonprofit employment resource for women, announced the 28 women to be celebrated in its annual “Your Hour, Her Power” campaign. More →

The Elders Warn Civilians Will Pay the Price if Diplomacy Fails in Ukraine Crisis Jan 26, 2022

The Elders today warned that innocent civilians will pay the price for political failure if the current tensions over Ukraine continue to escalate, and urged all parties to work in good faith for a peaceful solution through dialogue. More →

Women’s Media Center Announces First WMC Exceptional Journalism Awards Recognizing Outstanding Journalism by Diverse Women Storytellers Dec 15, 2021

WOMEN'S MEDIA CENTER Co-Founders Jane Fonda, Robin Morgan, and Gloria Steinem, have announced that THE WOMEN’S MEDIA CENTER will host the first-ever WMC EXCEPTIONAL JOURNALISM AWARDS, recognizing outstanding journalism by diverse women storytellers. More →

The Elders Call on African Leaders to Push for Urgent Ceasefire in Ethiopia Dec 3, 2021

The Elders today urged African leaders to intervene to stop the conflict in Ethiopia escalating into a regional crisis and an even worse humanitarian disaster. More →

Hillary Clinton Shares Hope for Future, Cynthia Erivo & Yo-Yo Ma Perform During CARE Impact Awards Nov 24, 2021

CARE, the leading humanitarian organization working to defeat poverty and achieve social justice by empowering women and girls, last week hosted the 4th annual virtual Impact Awards honoring leaders from across industries for their philanthropy, activism, and groundbreaking work to further CARE’s mission both in the United States and internationally. More →

The Elders Deplore Dereliction of Leadership at COP26 Nov 22, 2021

Following the conclusion of COP26 in Glasgow, The Elders express their deep disappointment that world leaders have not yet had the courage to head off the worst impacts of the climate crisis. More →

Cynthia Erivo, Yo-Yo Ma, Hillary Clinton Come Together for CARE Impact Awards Nov 2, 2021

CARE, the leading humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives, defeating poverty, and achieving social justice by empowering women and girls, announced today that the 4th annual CARE Impact Awards will take place virtually on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 8PM ET. More →

The Pink Agenda Raises More Than $275,000 at Virtual Gala Oct 15, 2021

Last week, The Pink Agenda, a nonprofit committed to raising money for breast cancer research and care, as well as awareness of the disease among young professionals, hosted The Pink Agenda’s Virtual Gala. More →

Women's Rights Organization Equality Now to Host Virtual Global Gala Oct 11, 2021

International women’s rights organization Equality Now is hosting its annual Make Equality Reality Gala on October 12, 2021 at 8:30PM ET/5:30PM PT. More →

The Pink Agenda’s Virtual Gala Thursday, October 7, 2021 Sep 27, 2021

The Pink Agenda will hold their first-ever Virtual Gala on October 7, 2021, taking their signature Annual Gala to a new format with a very special live-stream viewing experience and an online silent auction. More →

Step Up To Host Digital Summit Sep 8, 2021

Step Up, the mentorship nonprofit supporting girls and gender-expansive teens on their way to confidence and careers, has announced that it will host “Step Up Together,” a digital summit connecting women and girls during disconnected times, on Thursday, September 9. More →

The Elders Urge Leaders to Act on Climate as IPCC Assessment Lays Bare Unprecedented Crisis Aug 11, 2021

Responding to the new report from the world’s foremost scientific authority on climate change – the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) – Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders said: More →

The Elders: The UN and AU Must Act Now to Prevent Famine and End Atrocities in Tigray, Ethiopia Jun 15, 2021

The Elders today called on the UN Security Council and the African Union to take urgent steps to address the unfolding humanitarian and human rights crisis in Tigray, Ethiopia, which poses a clear threat to regional peace and security in the Horn of Africa. More →

Jane Goodall Awarded for Lifetime of Service to Animals at Star-Studded Gala Benefiting Mercy For Animals Jun 14, 2021

On Thursday evening nearly 1,000 animal advocates watched actors and activists Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara present the Hope Award to Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and U.N. messenger of peace, at the Mercy For Animals virtual Hope Gala hosted by NAACP Image Award winner, actress, and vegan foodie Tabitha Brown (Showtime’s The Chi). More →

SUMMER REDISCOV(RED): A Digital Festival To Fight COVID Jun 11, 2021

(RED) today unveiled plans for SUMMER REDISCOVE, a digital festival for fans of gaming, music, food, health, wellness, learning, merch, and more. More →

Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara to Present Hope Award to Dr. Jane Goodall at Mercy For Animals’ Hope Gala Jun 8, 2021

On June 10 actors and activists Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara will present the Hope Award to Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and U.N. messenger of peace, at the Mercy For Animals Hope Gala hosted by NAACP Image Award winner, actress, and vegan foodie Tabitha Brown (Showtime’s The Chi). More →

The Elders Warn Myanmar Risks State Failure Without Significant Increase in International Pressure Jun 2, 2021

The Elders today called on the international community to intensify pressure on the military leadership in Myanmar to prevent the country descending into endemic violence and state failure. More →