Equality Now (En), the leading international women’s rights organization that uses the law to protect and promote women’s and girls’ rights, will hold its 30th Anniversary Gala in New York on November 15.
The evening will celebrate the organization’s three decades of gender equality work and the En 30 for 30 list of artists, activists, and advocates (previously announced), and will feature inspiring performances of music, drama, and comedy with art and advocacy supporting equality for women and girls
The gala will celebrate the Equality Now 30 for 30 women and changemakers:
Alanis Morissette, Amandla Stenberg, Amy Ziering, Annie Lennox, Asma Jahangir (posthumously), Ayesha Malik, Brisa De Angulo, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Drew Dixon, Elizabeth Evatt, Gloria Steinem, Hibaaq Osman, Jaha Dukureh, Jane Fonda, Judith Bruce, Kimberlé Crenshaw, Linda Perry, Margaret Atwood, Meaza Ashenafi, Nadeen Ashraf, Paola Mendoza, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Ruth Bader Ginsburg (posthumously), Salma Hayek, Sanna Marin, Sapana Pradhan Malla, Sarah Sophie Flicker,...
The evening will celebrate the organization’s three decades of gender equality work and the En 30 for 30 list of artists, activists, and advocates (previously announced), and will feature inspiring performances of music, drama, and comedy with art and advocacy supporting equality for women and girls
The gala will celebrate the Equality Now 30 for 30 women and changemakers:
Alanis Morissette, Amandla Stenberg, Amy Ziering, Annie Lennox, Asma Jahangir (posthumously), Ayesha Malik, Brisa De Angulo, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Drew Dixon, Elizabeth Evatt, Gloria Steinem, Hibaaq Osman, Jaha Dukureh, Jane Fonda, Judith Bruce, Kimberlé Crenshaw, Linda Perry, Margaret Atwood, Meaza Ashenafi, Nadeen Ashraf, Paola Mendoza, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Ruth Bader Ginsburg (posthumously), Salma Hayek, Sanna Marin, Sapana Pradhan Malla, Sarah Sophie Flicker,...
- 11/11/2022
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International women’s rights organization Equality Now is hosting its annual Make Equality Reality Gala on October 12, 2021 at 8:30Pm Et/5:30Pm Pt.
Supporters around the world can join some of their favorite artists and activists for an evening celebrating International Day of the Girl Child and the people who inspire and support Equality Now in its actions to protect and promote the rights of women and girls globally.
Today, Equality Now’s work is more essential than ever. Every day, women and girls across the world face violence and discrimination. 1 in 3 women will experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime, regardless of age, background or country, and every country has laws that treat women and girls as second-class citizens.
This year’s gala will honor Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director of Un Women (2013-2021), and feature the fourth annual Changemaker Award presented by Gucci and Chime For...
Supporters around the world can join some of their favorite artists and activists for an evening celebrating International Day of the Girl Child and the people who inspire and support Equality Now in its actions to protect and promote the rights of women and girls globally.
Today, Equality Now’s work is more essential than ever. Every day, women and girls across the world face violence and discrimination. 1 in 3 women will experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime, regardless of age, background or country, and every country has laws that treat women and girls as second-class citizens.
This year’s gala will honor Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director of Un Women (2013-2021), and feature the fourth annual Changemaker Award presented by Gucci and Chime For...
- 10/11/2021
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Girl Up, a campaign by the United Nations Foundation, is hosting its 2020 virtual leadership summit on Monday, 13 July to Wednesday, 15 July. The three-day event will feature global leaders, change-makers, and allies who are committed to engaging teenage girls in conversations on gender equality. Special guests and speakers include Meghan Markle, Michelle Obama, Nadia Murad, and Chloe x Halle - and it's completely free to attend.
The focus for this year's Girl Up leadership summit is "We Need To Talk" and aims to connect the global movement for gender equality. The three-day agenda and lineup of speakers is impressive. In addition to Michelle Obama, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, 2018 Nobel Peace Laureate Nadia Murad, and musicians Chloe x Halle, attendees will get a front-row seat to listen to inspiring thoughts from the director of Un Women Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Facebook COO and founder of Leaninin.org Sheryl Sandberg, Iranian-American historian Nina Ansary, Zimbabwean-American...
The focus for this year's Girl Up leadership summit is "We Need To Talk" and aims to connect the global movement for gender equality. The three-day agenda and lineup of speakers is impressive. In addition to Michelle Obama, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, 2018 Nobel Peace Laureate Nadia Murad, and musicians Chloe x Halle, attendees will get a front-row seat to listen to inspiring thoughts from the director of Un Women Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Facebook COO and founder of Leaninin.org Sheryl Sandberg, Iranian-American historian Nina Ansary, Zimbabwean-American...
- 7/9/2020
- by Kara Kia
- Popsugar.com
International advocacy organization Global Citizen and the European Commission (EC) hosted Global Goal: Unite for Our Future – The Summit and The Concert over the weekend, as part of a global campaign to coordinate the development of Covid-19 tests, treatments and vaccines, and to ensure equitable access to everyone, everywhere.
Building on the success of the European Union’s May 4th pledging conference, the Global Goal: Unite for Our Future campaign has achieved another milestone in global health efforts. The campaign is a continuation of efforts aimed at mobilizing the tens of billions of dollars in the funding still needed to combat Covid-19, make tests, treatments, and vaccines available for everyone, everywhere, and protect the world’s most fragile health systems and communities.
“Global Goal: Unite for Our Future was launched in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, and we are proud to join the European Commission, and over 40 governments from around the world,...
Building on the success of the European Union’s May 4th pledging conference, the Global Goal: Unite for Our Future campaign has achieved another milestone in global health efforts. The campaign is a continuation of efforts aimed at mobilizing the tens of billions of dollars in the funding still needed to combat Covid-19, make tests, treatments, and vaccines available for everyone, everywhere, and protect the world’s most fragile health systems and communities.
“Global Goal: Unite for Our Future was launched in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, and we are proud to join the European Commission, and over 40 governments from around the world,...
- 6/30/2020
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Global Citizen and the European Commission have teamed for Global Goal: Unite for Our Future – The Concert and actor Dwayne Johnson is set to host the event which takes place on June 27. The Concert will be televised worldwide and digitally streamed special that will highlight the disproportionate impact Covid-19 has on marginalized communities.
The Concert will feature performances from Jennifer Hudson, Shakira, Chloe x Halle, Christine and the Queens, Coldplay, J Balvin, Justin Bieber and Quavo, Miley Cyrus, Usher and Yemi Alade. In addition, there will be appearances from Billy Porter, Charlize Theron, Chris Rock, David Beckham, Derrick Johnson, Diane Kruger, Forest Whitaker, Hugh Jackman, Ken Jeong, Kerry Washington, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Olivia Colman, Opal Tometi, Salma Hayek Pinault, Antoni Porowski and more.
“Global Citizens around the world are calling for systemic change, change that brings about justice for everyone, everywhere, regardless of where they were born or the colour of their skin,...
The Concert will feature performances from Jennifer Hudson, Shakira, Chloe x Halle, Christine and the Queens, Coldplay, J Balvin, Justin Bieber and Quavo, Miley Cyrus, Usher and Yemi Alade. In addition, there will be appearances from Billy Porter, Charlize Theron, Chris Rock, David Beckham, Derrick Johnson, Diane Kruger, Forest Whitaker, Hugh Jackman, Ken Jeong, Kerry Washington, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Olivia Colman, Opal Tometi, Salma Hayek Pinault, Antoni Porowski and more.
“Global Citizens around the world are calling for systemic change, change that brings about justice for everyone, everywhere, regardless of where they were born or the colour of their skin,...
- 6/22/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Global Citizen and the European Commission are airing a special titled Global Goal: Unite for Our Future — The Concert on Saturday centering around the impact Covid-19 has on marginalized communities. The global event will be available to all online.
A two-part production, Global Goal will feature a summit boasting discussions and interviews with experts and moderators — like Katie Couric, Mallika Kapur, Morgan Radford, Isha Sesay and Keir Simmons — about the progress being made to develop a vaccine for Covid-19. Guests will also include Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Miley Cyrus, Angelique Kidjo, Ken Jeong,...
A two-part production, Global Goal will feature a summit boasting discussions and interviews with experts and moderators — like Katie Couric, Mallika Kapur, Morgan Radford, Isha Sesay and Keir Simmons — about the progress being made to develop a vaccine for Covid-19. Guests will also include Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Miley Cyrus, Angelique Kidjo, Ken Jeong,...
- 6/22/2020
- by Brenna Ehrlich
- Rollingstone.com
Commemorating Human Rights Day and the global advocacy campaign “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence”, the Un Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (Un Trust Fund) last week held a fundraising luncheon in Santa Monica, California.
Nicole Kidman speaks at the Un Trust Fund fundraising luncheon
Credit/Copyright: Un Women/Kyle Espeleta
In the hometown of the #MeToo movement, the event brought together a power-house of survivors, dignitaries, Un officials, gender experts and Hollywood celebrities.
Hosted by Un Women's Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and Goodwill Ambassador Nicole Kidman, the event celebrated the ground-breaking initiatives supported by the Un Trust Fund across the world over the past 22 years and highlighted the work that remains to end this human rights violation, which impacts one in three women worldwide. The Un Trust Fund is the only global grant-making mechanism dedicated to eradicating all forms of violence against women and girls and is managed by Un Women,...
Nicole Kidman speaks at the Un Trust Fund fundraising luncheon
Credit/Copyright: Un Women/Kyle Espeleta
In the hometown of the #MeToo movement, the event brought together a power-house of survivors, dignitaries, Un officials, gender experts and Hollywood celebrities.
Hosted by Un Women's Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and Goodwill Ambassador Nicole Kidman, the event celebrated the ground-breaking initiatives supported by the Un Trust Fund across the world over the past 22 years and highlighted the work that remains to end this human rights violation, which impacts one in three women worldwide. The Un Trust Fund is the only global grant-making mechanism dedicated to eradicating all forms of violence against women and girls and is managed by Un Women,...
- 12/19/2018
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Danai Gurira, one of the stars of hit movies “Black Panther” and “Avengers: Infinity War,” in her role as General Okoye, has been named a Goodwill Ambassador for Un Women, lending her name and dedicating her support to gender equality and women’s rights.
“Un Women is delighted to welcome Danai Gurira in her new role as Goodwill Ambassador to support our work on gender equality,” said Under-Secretary-General and Un Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, adding: “as an author, playwright, actor and activist in pursuit of women’s empowerment and gender equality with her sharp human rights lens, she is uniquely qualified to communicate and inspire.”
The Un Women chief described Ms. Gurira as an influential role model in both her personal and professional lives, and said that she is looking forward to her driving action on gender equality in communities across the world.
“I am honoured to join the Un Women family today,...
“Un Women is delighted to welcome Danai Gurira in her new role as Goodwill Ambassador to support our work on gender equality,” said Under-Secretary-General and Un Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, adding: “as an author, playwright, actor and activist in pursuit of women’s empowerment and gender equality with her sharp human rights lens, she is uniquely qualified to communicate and inspire.”
The Un Women chief described Ms. Gurira as an influential role model in both her personal and professional lives, and said that she is looking forward to her driving action on gender equality in communities across the world.
“I am honoured to join the Un Women family today,...
- 12/4/2018
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Un Women has announced the appointment of world-renowned Brazilian soccer player Marta Vieira da Silva as Un Women Goodwill Ambassador for women and girls in sport.
Ms. Vieira da Silva, popularly known by her fans as Marta, will dedicate her efforts to support Un Women’s work for gender equality and women’s empowerment across the world, inspiring women and girls to challenge stereotypes, overcome barriers and follow their dreams and ambitions, including in the area of sport.
An icon and role model for many, Marta is widely regarded as the best female soccer player of all time. She currently plays for the Orlando Pride in the National Women’s Soccer League in the United States and as a forward on the Brazil national team. She is the all-time top scorer of the FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament and was named Player of the Year five consecutive times. She...
Ms. Vieira da Silva, popularly known by her fans as Marta, will dedicate her efforts to support Un Women’s work for gender equality and women’s empowerment across the world, inspiring women and girls to challenge stereotypes, overcome barriers and follow their dreams and ambitions, including in the area of sport.
An icon and role model for many, Marta is widely regarded as the best female soccer player of all time. She currently plays for the Orlando Pride in the National Women’s Soccer League in the United States and as a forward on the Brazil national team. She is the all-time top scorer of the FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament and was named Player of the Year five consecutive times. She...
- 7/25/2018
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Time’s Up will host what it’s calling its inaugural New York event during the Tribeca Film Festival, featuring a program of conversations with organization supporters including Ashley Judd, Julianne Moore, Sarah Jessica Parker, Amber Tamblyn, Marisa Tomei, among others.
In addition to the actresses, the April 28 Time’s Up event will include activists and business leaders (see below for complete list).
“In response to the growing national movement, Tribeca Film Festival has partnered with Time’s Up to host a day of conversations with the outspoken women playing a pivotal role in raising awareness about inequality in the workplace,” the fest announced today in a statement. “Activists, storytellers, business leaders, filmmakers, lawyers, media figures, and more share their stories, seek next steps to establish the parameters for lasting change across industries and the pay spectrum.”
The day-long even “will explore how we got here, the women who came...
In addition to the actresses, the April 28 Time’s Up event will include activists and business leaders (see below for complete list).
“In response to the growing national movement, Tribeca Film Festival has partnered with Time’s Up to host a day of conversations with the outspoken women playing a pivotal role in raising awareness about inequality in the workplace,” the fest announced today in a statement. “Activists, storytellers, business leaders, filmmakers, lawyers, media figures, and more share their stories, seek next steps to establish the parameters for lasting change across industries and the pay spectrum.”
The day-long even “will explore how we got here, the women who came...
- 3/29/2018
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
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