On September 20th, Emma Watson attended the UN Women’s “HeForShe” campaign launch as part of her role as the UN Women’s Goodwill Ambassador.
We have added pictures to the gallery here: UN Women’s ‘HeForShe’ Campaign Launch and the after-party here: UN Women’s “HeForShe” Campaign Launch VIP After-Party
BAFTA Los Angeles has announced Emma Watson as this year’s recipient of The Brittania Award for British Artist of the Year.
“This honor pays tribute to a talented British artist whose outstanding performances have demonstrated the high quality of their craftsmanship. Whether an emerging talent, or an established name, the British Artist of the Year is a person who represents the best of UK’s talent”. – quote from BAFTA.
The award salutes “Individuals who have dedicated their careers to advancing the art forms of the moving image in the US, UK and beyond.” – BAFTA
Other honorees include Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo and Dame Judy Dench. The ceremony will be held on October 30th at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, and will broadcast on BBC America in the US on November 2nd.
Emma Watson in her role as UN Women Goodwill Ambassador attended a meeting on Wednesday in Uruguay’s Parliament, speaking with top ministers, government officials and women’s rights activists on the importance of increasing women’s participation in politics.
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“Women’s rights are personal to me, especially on political participation and leadership. I am delighted to be here today as a Goodwill Ambassador for UN Women and learn about the work on the ground, hear from the people at the frontlines, and to understand what is working and what is not. I am here to support and to amplify these voices and share this work with a global audience. Women must have a say in matters that affect their countries, communities and families. After all, they are half of the population, so women’s equal participation in decision-making is a question of justice and democracy,” said Ms. Watson. “I have learned that it is also a question of priorities, as women are more likely to focus on issues such as education, health, unpaid care economy and the environment. These are important issues that affect all of us.” – said by Emma during her visit.
We have photos up, they can be found here: UN Nations Uruguay Parliament Visit