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The Elders Ask G20: Get Behind Global Climate Fund Nov 14, 2014

The G20 Heads of State meeting this weekend in Brisbane, Australia, and recent announcements by China and the United States, present excellent opportunities for world leaders to advance global financial measures that are essential to avert catastrophic climate change, The Elders said today. More →

Project Perpetual Event Raises $5.5 Million For Global Childhood Vaccines Nov 13, 2014

On Friday, Project Perpetual hosted its inaugural Dinner & Auction of new works by Contemporary Artist Jeff Koons to help provide children around the world with live-saving vaccines. More →

Sting Surprises Guests At Freedom Award Dinner Nov 10, 2014

The International Rescue Committee hosted its annual Freedom Award Dinner last week, raising more than $4.5 million to support the organization’s lifesaving humanitarian aid work around the world. More →

Fame & Philanthropy Event Set For Academy Awards Weekend Nov 10, 2014

Fame & Philanthropy announced plans today to produce the 2nd Annual Fame & Philanthropy event which will take place on the weekend of the 87th Annual Academy Awards. More →

Tickets For Macklemore Charity Meet-And-Greet In Seattle Nearly Sold Out Nov 10, 2014

There weren’t that many tickets to begin with – but now, just a few dozen remain for an exclusive meet-and-greet with Grammy Award-winning musician Macklemore. More →

United Nations Foundation Supports Women's Entrepreneurship Day Nov 7, 2014

The inaugural Women’s Entrepreneurship Day (WED) will take place on Wednesday, November 19, 2014. More →

Share The Sound Of An AIDS Free Generation Nov 4, 2014

The Coca-Cola Company, in partnership with (RED), invites people from all over the world to join efforts to help end mother-to-child transmission of HIV with the launch of a new campaign, titled “SHARE THE SOUND OF AN AIDS FREE GENERATION”. More →

International Rescue Committee To Host Freedom Award Dinner Nov 4, 2014

The International Rescue Committee will host its annual Freedom Award Dinner to support the organization’s lifesaving humanitarian aid work around the world on Wednesday, November 5, 2014. More →

Join Chelsea Clinton And Christy Turlington Burns For Twitter Q&A Oct 29, 2014

On October 29th at 2 PM ET, Chelsea Clinton and Christy Turlington Burns, founder of Every Mother Counts, a non-profit organization dedicated to making pregnancy and childbirth safe for every mother, will host a Twitter Q&A via @ClintonFDN on the state of maternal health around the globe. More →

United Nations Foundation Hosts Global Leadership Dinner Oct 24, 2014

In recognition of the role individuals, organizations and corporations play in supporting the work of the United Nations to advance global peace and prosperity, the United Nations Foundation and the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) honored recipients of the 2014 Global Leadership Awards at the annual Global Leadership Dinner in New York City Wednesday night. 

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Tom Arnold To Be Honored With Humanitarian Award Oct 16, 2014

Peggy Albrecht Friendly House Los Angeles, will honor Tom Arnold with the “Humanitarian Award;” Oscar De La Hoya with the “Man of the Year” award; and Kelly Meyer with the “Woman of the Year” award at their 25th annual Awards Luncheon, Saturday, October 25 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills. More →

Amanda Peet And Jo Frost Get A Shot, Give A Shot Oct 13, 2014

Amanda Peet and Jo Frost joined forces last week at the Los Angeles Walgreens Flagship store in Hollywood to support children around the globe through the Get a Shot. Give a Shot campaign. More →

Malala Yousafzai Awarded Nobel Peace Prize Oct 12, 2014

The United Nations has lauded the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to two human rights activists, saying the winners had received well-deserved recognition for championing children’s rights around the world. More →

Global Leadership Dinner Honors Those Who Work With United Nations Oct 9, 2014

The United Nations Foundation and the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) will host the Global Leadership Dinner Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014, at Cipriani 42nd Street, New York. More →

Lea Michele Partners With evian Natural Spring Water For Breast Cancer Campaign Oct 6, 2014

Today, evian Natural Spring Water announced a partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) and actress Lea Michele to launch evian’s “Faster Than” campaign, which promotes regular breast self-examinations, a key to early detection when combined with regular medical consultation. More →

Gloria Steinem And Salma Hayek Pinault To Be Honored By Equality Now Oct 3, 2014

Equality Now, the international human rights organization, is pleased to announce that it will honor renowned activist and writer Gloria Steinem, and award-winning actress Salma Hayek Pinault at its annual Make Equality Reality event this year. More →

Zach Galifianakis Performs At OPCC'S 50th Anniversary Charity Benefit Oct 3, 2014

OPCC celebrated 50 years of providing hope to the most vulnerable members of our community on the Westside of Los Angeles County with a 50th Anniversary Celebration Weekend on September 27 and 28, 2014. More →

Paula Abdul Joins #CheckYourself Campaign For Breast Cancer Awareness Oct 2, 2014

On the first day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this week, the Avon Foundation for Women launched a powerful new call to action: #CheckYourself. More →

Susan Sarandon Honored At Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards Sep 30, 2014

The second annual Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards presented by YUM! Brands Foundation took place last night at the Louisville Downtown Marriott. More →

Aloe Blacc Honored At Humanitarian Awards Sep 29, 2014

Aloe Blacc was honoree and performer at the 43rd annual Humanitarian Awards on Friday. More →

Bill Clinton Closes 10th Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting Sep 26, 2014

President Bill Clinton, Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Chelsea Clinton closed the 10th Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting this week by announcing new Commitments to Action and issuing a call to action to members in four critical issue areas: addressing energy poverty around the world, tackling food insecurity and hunger in the United States, increasing access to water, and responding the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. More →

Geena Davis Supports Study On Sexual Discrimination In Films Sep 24, 2014

The first-ever global study on female characters in popular films, launched yesterday, reveals deep-seated discrimination and pervasive stereotyping of women and girls by the international film industry. More →

Katie Couric And Barbara Walters To Be Honored At Women's Media Awards Sep 23, 2014

The Women's Media Center announced its honorees for The 2014 Women’s Media Awards on Tuesday October 29th at Capitale in New York City. More →

Emma Watson Calls On Men To Join Movement For Gender Equality Sep 22, 2014

In her new role as UN Women Global Goodwill Ambassador, British actor Emma Watson has called on men and boys worldwide to join the movement for gender equality. More →

Emma Watson To Co-Host UN Women HeForShe Campaign Event Sep 17, 2014

British Actor and UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson will co-host a special event for UN Women’s HeForShe campaign on 20 September 2014, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. More →

Ivanka Trump Puts The "Pow" In Power Shoes To Help Fight Breast Cancer Sep 12, 2014

When it comes to a great pair of shoes, Ivanka Trump is an expert. As a successful businesswoman and entrepreneur, she knows that power shoes can help a woman feel like she is ready to conquer the world. This year, Trump is digging in her heels to help fight breast cancer through her involvement with QVC Presents “FFANY Shoes on Sale.” More →

Green Day's Mike Dirnt Walks For Breast Cancer Research Sep 10, 2014

The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Santa Barbara took place over the weekend and one special walker was Mike Dirnt, bassist for the rock band Green Day. More →

Over $109 Million Raised As The US And Canada Stand Up To Cancer Sep 8, 2014

More than USD $109 million has been pledged so far in connection with the star-studded September 5 Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) “roadblock” fundraising telecasts in the U.S. and Canada, it was announced today. More →

Women's Media Center Live With Robin Morgan Returns To Radio Sep 5, 2014

The third season of “Women’s Media Center Live with Robin Morgan” debuts Saturday, Sept. 6, announcing its new syndication partnership with AirPlay Direct, which is now distributing the weekly radio show to over 9000 broadcasters and radio members around the world. More →

The Elders Release Ethical Leadership Videos Aug 19, 2014

Inspired by the values championed by Nelson Mandela – equality, justice, compassion – The Elders have launched a new Ethical Leadership video series. More →