Emma Watson Speaks at France’s G7 Gender Equality Conference
Emma Watson, UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and HeForShe founder, has met with officials at the G7 Gender Equality Conference, fighting for legislation to support women’s rights.
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Emma Watson’s Feminist Book Club Goes Intersectional
In September of 2014, Emma Watson delivered a speech about gender equality at the United Nations Headquarters. While some fans were quick to praise her statements, others felt her comments reflected a very limited perspective on what feminism could be.
Ten Magical Charities to Donate to This Holiday Season
Whatever your beliefs, donating to charity is a magical way to help those who are less fortunate, so we’ve rounded up a list of ten charities to donate to whose aims are close to the values displayed in the “Harry Potter” series!
HeForShe Arts Week to Be Held in New York City in March
A little under two weeks since HeForShe launched its new website intended to help supporters organize gender equality initiatives in their own communities, it has been announced that the campaign will hold a New York Arts Week this spring in conjunction with the City of New York and the Public Theater. During the week, partner organizations such as museums, galleries, and performance venues will spotlight the work of HeForShe and UN Women, and a percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the organization.
Emma Watson Launches New HeForShe Website
Since Emma Watson launched HeForShe last September, the program has become a global movement fighting for gender equality. Now, as announced on Watson’s Facebook page, HeForShe has a brand new website. The announcement is accompanied by a brief interview with Emma, which highlights that HeForShe is not an awareness campaign, but is mission-focused in its goal of achieving gender equality.
Emma Watson Wins Observer Ethical Award for HeForShe Campaign
For her work on the UN’s HeForShe campaign, Emma Watson has received an Observer Ethical Award! Read more about it here!
Emma Watson to speak at UN Women press conference tomorrow
Emma Watson made headlines back in September with her speech at the United Nations announcing the UN’s HeforShe initiative, a presentation for which she has received many accolades.
UPDATE: Emma Watson receives BAFTA Los Angeles award
Emma Watson is set to receive a BAFTA Los Angeles award in November for British Artist of the Year. Find out more here.
Emma Watson to Co-Host Special Event for UN Women Campaign
Emma Watson is set to co-host a special event in New York City for the United Nations HeForShe campaign.