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Malala Yousafzai To Speak At Forbes' Under 30 Summit Jul 31, 2014

Forbes Media announced today new participants for the first-ever Under 30 Summit, which will bring together more than 1,000 young entrepreneurs and game changers from around the world. More →

Bono And Malala Yousafzai Mark Nelson Mandela Day Jul 21, 2014

Friday was Nelson Mandela Day, and to mark the occasion, Desmond Tutu, Bono, Malala Yousafzai, Graca Machel, Muhammed Yunus and Mo Ibrahim have written a powerful letter to world leaders to make 2015 a transformative year in the fight against poverty, inequality and climate change. More →

UN Envoy Meets With Malala Yousafzai In Nigeria Jul 17, 2014

More than 90 days after hundreds of schoolgirls were kidnapped by Boko Haram rebels in north-eastern Nigeria, a United Nations envoy for the region got a first-hand account of the efforts underway to rescue the students and to fight terrorism in the region, and met with education activist Malala Yousafzai, who was spending her birthday in Nigeria to show solidarity with the girls and their families. More →

Stars Support UNHCR's World Refugee Day Message Jun 24, 2014

More than 40 high profile UNHCR supporters rallied over the past week to spread awareness around the globe about World Refugee Day and the plight of the forcibly displaced. More →

More Stars Recount Their Own Refugee Stories For UNHCR Campaign Jun 11, 2014

A new set of stories from high profile supporters are launched on UNHCR's online campaign platform ahead of World Refugee Day, June 20. More →

Stars Take A Silent Stand With Malala Yousafzai Apr 11, 2014

On April 17, Malala Yousafzai and Shiza Shahid, co-founder and CEO of The Malala Fund, will join international activist and Free The Children Co-Founder Craig Kielburger in taking a 24-hour ‘silent’ stand to raise awareness for the millions of girls around the world who have been denied the right to attend school. More →

Inspirational Photo Campaign Advocates the Self-Esteem of All Children Mar 28, 2014

In commemoration of Women’s History Month and as part of their ongoing commitment to provide children of all backgrounds a platform to learn their diverse and rich heritage, Because Of Them We Can announces its expansion by honoring women of achievement such as Susan B. Anthony, Hillary Clinton, Janet Reno, Anne Frank, Frida Kahlo, Michelle Obama, Malala Yousafzai and many others. More →

Prince Harry Joins Big Stars At We Day UK Mar 10, 2014

Last week, the world’s largest youth empowerment event of its kind, We Day, officially went international with its London, UK debut at Wembley Arena. More →

Malala Fund And Save The Children Announce New Education Partnership In Jordan Feb 21, 2014

The Malala Fund has announced that it will be partnering with Save the Children to help vulnerable Syrian and Jordanian children return to education. More →

Star-Studded Unstoppable Gala To Honor Malala Yousafzai Feb 20, 2014

The Unstoppable Foundation will celebrate global access to education at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in L.A. on Saturday, March 15th. More →

Malala Yousafzai Honored At Global Leadership Dinner Nov 11, 2013

In recognition of the roles individuals, organizations, and corporations play in supporting the work of the United Nations to advance global peace, justice, and prosperity, the United Nations Foundation and the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) honored recipients of the 2013 Global Leadership Awards at the annual Global Leadership Dinner in New York City Wednesday night. More →

I Am Malala - The Girl Who Stood Up For Education Oct 24, 2013

Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teenager who was shot in the head by the Taliban on her school bus and lived, has appeared recently in Western television and radio interviews and even addressed the UN on her birthday, and always her message is the same – every girl and boy should have the right to an education. More →

Bill Clinton Announces Recipients Of Clinton Global Citizen Awards Sep 24, 2013

President Bill Clinton announced the recipients of the 7th annual Clinton Global Citizen Awards, where he, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton, and a newly announced lineup, including Vice President Joe Biden, will honor seven people from the public, private and non-profit sectors for their vision and leadership in addressing global problems. More →

Sophia Bush To Host Annual Pencils Of Promise Gala Sep 20, 2013

Pencils of Promise, a nonprofit organization working to increase access to quality education for children in the developing world, will host its annual Gala at Gustavino’s in New York City on Thursday, October 24th, 2013. More →

Liam Neeson Supports UNICEF In Preventing Violence Against Children Jul 31, 2013

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Liam Neeson is raising his voice in support of a new UNICEF initiative to prevent violence against children. More →

Angelina Jolie Supports the Malala Fund Apr 17, 2013

In her BBC diary blog, 11-year-old Malala Yousafzai wrote, “I have the right to play. I have the right to sing. I have the right to talk. I have the right to go to the market. I have the right to speak. I don’t mind if I have to sit on the floor at school. All I want is an education, and I am afraid of no one.” More →

Angelina Jolie Says Education Is A Powerful Thing Nov 8, 2012

When Taliban gunmen shot Pakistani teenager Malala Yousafzai on her school bus a month ago, they said it was to set an example. The outspoken student, only 15 years old according to officials at her school, had been advocating for girls’ education and human rights for several years, ignoring warnings to keep quiet. More →

Angelina Jolie Donates $50,000 To Girls' Education Fund Oct 17, 2012

Angelina Jolie has donated $50,000 to the Women in the World Foundation's Woman of Impact Emergency Appeal for Girls’ Education Fund. More →

Angelina Jolie Writes In Support Of Malala Yousafzai Oct 17, 2012

Angelina Jolie has written an article for The DailyBeast.com in support of Malala Yousafzai, the 14-year-old Pakistani girl shot and wounded by Taliban gunmen for speaking up for girls’ education. More →