British Actress and UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson will co-host a special event for UN Women’s HeForShe campaign on September 20th 2014, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.
The Event Summary:
The event aims to kick-start one of the largest solidarity movements of the 21st century for the achievement of gender equality calling upon one half of humanity in support of the other half for the benefit of all.
HeForShe’s Goal:
Over the next 12 months the HeForShe campaign intends to mobilize one billion men and boys as advocates and agents of change in ending the persisting inequalities faced by women and girls globally. The premise is that inequality is a human rights issue, the resolution of which will benefit everyone – socially, politically and economically.
Who Will Be At The Event?:
The special event will bring together gender experts, government officials, senior United Nations officials, civil society organizations and HeForShe celebrity champions and role models to discuss the central role of men and boys in the achievement of gender equality, and to raise awareness that the support of women’s rights is a moral, social and economic imperative for humanity.
The Event Information:
What: Special Event for UN Women’s HeForShe campaign.
Attendance by invitation only.
When: Saturday, 20 September 2014 from 5 – 7 p.m.
Where: United Nations Trusteeship Council, New York
To The Media:
The event is open to UN accredited media only, but space is limited.
RSVP at: http://goo.gl/keW56x
The event will be webcast live at: http://webtv.un.org/
Photos will be available for downloading:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/2n8flqu6243k8wz/AADpVMiaumiiyw843sHEaZIga?dl=0
♦ Source
UN Women, the United Nations organization, announced today the appointment of British Actress, Emma Watson, as Goodwill Ambassador.
The accomplished actress, humanitarian, and recent graduate of Ivy League institution Brown University, will dedicate her efforts as UN Women Goodwill Ambassador towards the empowerment of young women and will serve as an advocate for UN Women’s HeForShe campaign in promoting gender equality.
Ms. Watson has been involved in the promotion of girls’ education for several years, and previously visited Bangladesh and Zambia as part of her humanitarian efforts.
♥ Quotes from those involved with UN Women:
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director, UN Women.
“We are thrilled and honoured to work with Emma, whom we believe embodies the values of UN Women,”. “The engagement of young people is critical for the advancement of gender equality in the 21st century, and I am convinced that Emma’s intellect and passion will enable UN Women’s messages to reach the hearts and minds of young people globally,”.
♥ Quotes from Emma herself:
“Being asked to serve as UN Women’s Goodwill Ambassador is truly humbling. The chance to make a real difference is not an opportunity that everyone is given and is one I have no intention of taking lightly. Women’s rights are something so inextricably linked with who I am, so deeply personal and rooted in my life that I can’t imagine an opportunity more exciting. I still have so much to learn, but as I progress I hope to bring more of my individual knowledge, experience and awareness to this role,”.
Note: Ms. Watson is the first Goodwill Ambassador appointment under Ms. Mlambo-Ngcuka’s leadership.
Link: unwomen.org
