It’s no wonder that Ertharin Cousin was listed in the TIME’s “The 100 Most Influential People.” As the Executive Director at the United Nations World Food Program, …
Emma Watson Announces Live Q&A on Gender Equality
UN Ambassador Emma Watson announced her live Q&A on gender equality in London for the HeForShe campaign. The livestream will take place on March 8th, …
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With Emma Watson’s recent efforts as a Goodwill Ambassador with the HeForShe campaign, UN Women — a branch of the United Nations dedicated to the …
2014 Marks the 20-Year Remembrance of the Rwandan Genocide
From April to July of 1994, the country of Rwanda was a bloodbath. Hutus slaughtered Tutsis and their supporters in droves with whatever weapon lay …
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
The month of November typically brings to mind one specific day: Thanksgiving. And while that holiday is typically reserved as a day for thankfulness, there …
Emma Watson Becomes Newest UN Goodwill Ambassador
Best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series, Emma Watson — recent Brown University graduate — has been announced as the …
Angelina Jolie vs. Wartime Rape
Legendary actress and UN special envoy, Angelina Jolie, has teamed up with British Foreign Secretary William Hague in order to bring an end to sexual …