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Celebrities To Take Part In March For Gender Equality In NYC Mar 4, 2015

Actor Paul Bettany and actresses AnnaLynne McCord and Kelly Rutherford will join women’s rights leaders and activists for a March For Gender Equality on March 8 in NYC. More →

Emma Watson Launches Next Phase In HeForShe Campaign At Davos Forum Jan 26, 2015

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, UN Women – the United Nations entity dedicated to achieving women’s empowerment and gender equality – unveiled a new initiative to galvanize the support of global leaders to bring an end to the persisting inequalities faced by women and girls around the world. More →

Classical Musicians Crescendo To End Violence Against Women Jan 14, 2015

On 26 January at 8 p.m., principal musicians from the world’s great orchestras, ensembles and academies, will perform at Carnegie Hall, donating their artistry to end violence against women. More →

UN Sounds Alarm To End Global Pandemic Of Violence Against Women Nov 27, 2014

Violence against women and girls is a global pandemic that destroys lives, fractures communities and holds back development, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said as the world body marked the International Day to End Violence Against Women. 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 →

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 →

UN Pledges Acts Of Kindness And Goodwill On Nelson Mandela Day Jul 21, 2014

On Nelson Mandela International Day, the United Nations pledged to promote “desperately needed” acts of kindness and goodwill and uplift poor and underdeveloped communities worldwide. More →

Emma Watson Named As UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Jul 8, 2014

UN Women, the United Nations organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, has announced the appointment of British actress, Emma Watson, as Goodwill Ambassador. More →

Gloria Steinem Helps UN Women Unveil Beijing+20 Campaign Jul 1, 2014

At the historic Apollo Theatre in New York, UN Women last week launched a year-long campaign to spark global dialogue and actions on women’s rights and gender equality. More →

Monique Coleman To Mark 20th Anniversary Of World Conference On Women Jun 25, 2014

Monique Coleman will serve as moderator for the launch event of UN Women's global campaign Empowering Women – Empowering Humanity: Picture It! to mark the 20th anniversary of the World Conference on Women in Beijing. More →

Hillary Clinton Helps Launch Report On Empowering Women And Girls For Shared Prosperity May 20, 2014

After two years of research and many in-depth consultations, the World Bank team launched a ground-breaking report on May 14, with Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim, and UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka. More →

Nicole Kidman Urges Equal Rights For Women Oct 15, 2013

In her acceptance speech at last week’s Variety Magazine Power Of Women Awards event, Nicole Kidman urged equal rights for women across the globe. More →

Nicole Kidman Honored At Power Of Women Luncheon Oct 7, 2013

UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Nicole Kidman was last week awarded by Variety magazine for her engagement to advance women’s and girls’ rights and empowerment. More →

Geena Davis Joins UN Women To Study Depiction Of Females In Films Jul 3, 2013

UN Women is partnering with the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media on a global study to analyze the depiction and representation of female characters in family films. More →

Cameron Diaz And Leonardo DiCaprio Attend TAG Heuer Charity Event Nov 12, 2012

A glamorous soirée in the iconic Cullman Hall of the Universe on Central Park West was the setting of a star-studded charity drive by luxury Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer and its Hollywood brand ambassadors Cameron Diaz and Leonardo DiCaprio. More →

Sting To Be Honored At Clinton Global Initiative Sep 5, 2011

Bill Clinton has announced the program and featured attendees for the seventh Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) to be held September 20-22 in New York City. More →

Nicole Kidman Makes Charity Trip To Haiti With UNIFEM Aug 2, 2010

Nicole Kidman was in Haiti last week to call for the urgent need to address gender-based violence among affected populations, and stressed the critical need to support long-term initiatives that advance women’s livelihoods as part of the rebuilding efforts. More →

Nicole Kidman Visits Hong Kong For UNIFEM May 21, 2010

The United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)‘s Goodwill Ambassador Nicole Kidman raised more than US$175,000 last night for programs to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment in China at “A Night With The Stars” in Hong Kong. More →

Geena Davis Meets With UNIFEM Australia Apr 26, 2010

Geena Davis was in Australia last week to discuss ways to empower women and promote gender equality with UNIFEM. More →

Nicole Kidman Breaks Ground To Combat Violence Against Women Jan 11, 2010

Actress and Goodwill Ambassador Nicole Kidman helped to break ground on Friday on a new centre located in San Francisco to combat violence against women, part of an initiative between the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) and Family Violence Prevention Fund. More →

Nicole Kidman Takes Anti-Violence Message To Kenya Nov 6, 2009

Nicole Kidman is reportedly to travel to Kenya to raise awareness of women affected by domestic violence. More →

Nicole Kidman Takes Anti-Violence Message To Congress Oct 23, 2009

United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) Goodwill Ambassador Nicole Kidman and Mallika Dutt, anti-violence group Breakthrough’s Executive Director, supported the call for a comprehensive approach by the United States to address ending violence against women yesterday. More →

Reese Witherspoon Launches New Women's Empowerment Necklace Mar 5, 2009

Actress Reese Witherspoon has launched a new campaign to end violence against women. More →

Nicole Kidman Delivers Anti-Violence Petition To UN Nov 26, 2008

Nicole Kidman has presented U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon with a petition that calls on world leaders to end impunity for perpetrators of violence against women, provide services for survivors and, most importantly, invest in prevention. More →

Witherspoon Speaks Out In Brazil Sep 2, 2008

Actress Reese Witherspoon visited the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo last week to show her dedication to ending violence against women. More →

Nicole Kidman Pushes The Anti-Violence Point Apr 24, 2008

Actress Nicole Kidman spoke out against violence towards women at UN Headquarters on Tuesday, and urged people to add their names to a website that calls on world leaders to end impunity for perpetrators, provide services for survivors and, most importantly, invest in prevention. More →

Celebrities Bring Attention To UN Efforts Apr 17, 2008

With the press watching their every move, more and more stars are making their moves count by sharing the spotlight with United Nations missions. More →

Reese Witherspoon Launches Campaign Against Domestic Violence Mar 6, 2008

Legally Blonde actress Reese Witherspoon has launched a new UNIFEM campaign to end violence against women. More →

Nicole Kidman Supports UNIFEM Dec 25, 2007

After winning substantial libel damages from a British tabloid, Nicole Kidman plans to donate her compensation to the United Nations Development Fund For Women (UNIFEM). UNIFEM consider Kidman – a goodwill ambassador for them since January 2006 – a gift thanks to her visibility, voice and connections. More →