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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 →

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 →

Gigi Hadid Visits UNICEF Programming In Bangladesh Aug 27, 2018

International supermodel and UNICEF Supporter Gigi Hadid traveled with UNICEF USA to Bangladesh last week, promoting the rights and well-being of every child. More →

Leaders, Charities And Stars Mourn The Loss Of Kofi Annan Aug 20, 2018

The Elders are shocked and deeply saddened at the passing of their dear friend and colleague Kofi Annan, who was the globally admired and respected Chair of The Elders. More →

One Refugee to Host Human Rights Advocate Ishmael Beah Aug 13, 2018

One Refugee, a nonprofit organization supporting refugees in Utah through education and career initiatives, will host an evening of inspirational storytelling with New York Times bestselling author and human rights advocate Ishmael Beah on August 17, 2018. More →

Theresa May Awards Outstanding Young UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Aug 3, 2018

British Prime Minister Theresa May has recognised Muzoon Almellehan, from Newcastle, for supporting children uprooted by conflict to access education. More →

Lilly Singh Visits South Africa To Meet Students Affected By Violence In School Jul 26, 2018

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Lilly Singh, travelled to South Africa this week to meet children who are speaking out on classroom violence and bullying, as part of UNICEF’s work to end violence in schools. More →

Halima Aden Announced As UNICEF Ambassador Jul 3, 2018

UNICEF USA has appointed Somali-American supermodel and activist Halima Aden as the newest UNICEF Ambassador. More →

Prince William To Visit Jordan, Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories Jun 14, 2018

His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge will visit Jordan, Israel, and the Occupied Palestinian Territories from Sunday 24th June until Thursday 28th June at the request of Her Majesty’s Government. More →

Soccer Aid For UNICEF Raises £5.5 Million For Children Jun 12, 2018

Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2018, broadcast live and exclusively on ITV and STV, has raised a record-breaking £5,540,259 so far for Unicef’s vital work protecting children in danger around the world. More →

Stars Of Soccer Aid For UNICEF Welcomed To 10 Downing Street Jun 8, 2018

This week, the British Prime Minister welcomed the stars of this year’s Soccer Aid for UNICEF, including former Olympic athletes Usain Bolt and Soccer Aid co-founder Robbie Williams to a reception at 10 Downing Street. More →

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra Meets Rohingya Refugee Children in Bangladesh Camps May 25, 2018

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra has called for more support for vulnerable Rohingya refugee children and women following a four-day trip to refugee camps and informal settlements in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. More →

Eric Cantona To Play At Soccer Aid For UNICEF May 18, 2018

Manchester United legend Eric Cantona will make a stunning Old Trafford return on Sunday 10th June to take part in Soccer Aid for UNICEF. More →

Robbie Williams Unveils Five England Legends For Soccer Aid Apr 26, 2018

Robbie Williams chose St George’s Day to announce a huge boost for his England team ahead of the Soccer Aid for UNICEF match on June 10th at Old Trafford. More →

Soccer Aid Goes Dutch As Stam, Van Der Sar And Kluivert All Sign-Up To Play Apr 18, 2018

Three of Holland’s most decorated players have announced they will take part in Soccer Aid for UNICEF this summer. More →

Mark Wright Joins Soccer Aid For UNICEF Apr 10, 2018

Mark Wright, TV and radio presenter, shared his excitement on social media today at being picked for Robbie’s England, for the second consecutive time, in this year’s Soccer Aid for UNICEF match on ITV. More →

Olly Murs To Join Soccer Aid 2018 Apr 4, 2018

Olly Murs, singer songwriter and all-round TV favourite, shared his excitement with fans today at being picked for Robbie’s England, for the fifth consecutive time, in this year’s Soccer Aid for UNICEF match on ITV. More →

Brendan Cole Swaps Dancing Shoes For Football Boots Mar 30, 2018

Brendan Cole, former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer and TV personality, has today announced he will be taking part in this year’s eagerly anticipated Soccer Aid for UNICEF match on ITV. More →

David Beckham Visits Indonesia To Meet Children Tackling Violence And Bullying In The Classroom Mar 29, 2018

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham travelled to Indonesia this week to meet children who have experienced classroom violence and bullying, and to see how 7: The David Beckham UNICEF Fund is supporting anti-bullying programmes in schools. More →

Sir Mo Farah Signs Up For Soccer Aid 2018 Mar 20, 2018

Sir Mo Farah has announced he will play for England in this year’s eagerly anticipated Soccer Aid for UNICEF match on ITV. More →

Usain Bolt To Join Robbie Williams For Soccer Aid Feb 28, 2018

Olympic hero Usain Bolt and global popstar Robbie Williams today announced on social media that they will go head-to-head for the eagerly anticipated Soccer Aid for UNICEF match, as part of a new look charity campaign for Unicef UK and ITV. More →

National Basketball Wives Association Celebrates Women's Empowerment Feb 21, 2018

Last Saturday saw The National Basketball Wives Association (NBWA) gather at the Women’s Empowerment Summit Luncheon, alongside the other activities of the 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend. More →

Rihanna Attends Global Partnership For Education Financing Conference Feb 6, 2018

Ten current and three former heads of state and more than 100 ministers gathered at the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Financing Conference, making this the highest-level education financing event of its kind. More →

WWE Supports 12 Charities With New Facebook Watch Show Jan 16, 2018

WWE today unveiled the 12 charitable organizations paired up with WWE Superstars competing in Mixed Match Challenge, a single-elimination mixed tag-team tournament, where the winning team will receive $100,000 to support their charity of choice. More →

Stars Attend 2017 UNICEF Snowflake Ball Dec 1, 2017

On November 28, UNICEF USA hosted the 13th annual UNICEF Snowflake Ball at Cipriani Wall Street, celebrating UNICEF’s lifesaving work for children around the world and honoring L’Oreal’s Carol Hamilton and Special Olympic gold medallist Lucy Meyer. More →

David Beckham Makes Surprise Visit To London School On World Children's Day Nov 20, 2017

Today, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham made a surprise visit to Kentish Town C of E Primary School in London to celebrate World Children’s Day. More →

Massive Events Planned For World Children's Day Nov 17, 2017

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham, President of Chile Michelle Bachelet, singer, songwriter and actress Pink, actress Millie Bobby Brown, singers, songwriters and musicians Chloe x Halle, legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and FCB and FCB Foundation are among the many stars, leaders and organizations lending their voices to children for World Children’s Day, UNICEF has announced. More →

Equality Now Celebrates 25th Anniversary Make Equality Reality Gala Nov 2, 2017

Equality Now hosted their annual Make Equality Reality Gala this week at Gotham Hall in New York City. More →

Selena Gomez Named 2017 Billboard Woman Of The Year Nov 2, 2017

Billboard, the world’s largest voice in music, announces today it will honor Selena Gomez with its 2017 Woman of the Year award. More →