Actress Alyssa Milano's latest role is outside the world of Hollywood, as a philanthropist. Because of all her charitable work on behalf of children, Alyssa was invited by UNICEF in 2003 to become a national ambassador.
Actress Angelina Jolie arrived in Africa Sunday in her role as United Nations Goodwill Ambassador to monitor and raise awareness of the humanitarian crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan.Actress Angelina Jolie arrived in Africa Sunday in her role as United Nations Goodwill Ambassador to monitor and raise awareness of the humanitarian crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan.The star touched down in N'Djamena in neighboring Chad because she cannot travel into Darfur itself, due to the violent conditions there.
The star of movies like "High Crimes" and "Kiss the Girls", who is on a three-week visit to spread awareness about HIV-AIDS prevention and maternal and child health, will be in Delhi for four days during which she will also meet several NGOs connected with AIDS awareness in the city.
The Diary of Anne Frank was a dramatization of the book Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, the personal account of a teenage Jewish girl in hiding with her family in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam. The play first opened in Boston in October 1997. Anne Frank was Natalie's Broadway debut. She starred in the play from October 1997 until May 1998 doing over 200 performances.
The "Monster" star poses with her dog, Tucker - as she does in many of her "at home" photos - beneath the slogan "If you wouldn't wear your dog, please don't wear any fur." The "Monster" star poses with her dog, Tucker - as she does in many of her "at home" photos - beneath the slogan "If you wouldn't wear your dog, please don't wear any fur." The clear statement: the only difference between your "best friend" and animals killed for their fur is how they are treated.
Pierce Brosnan steps up environmental campaign against BHP
Blog It!Hollywood celebrities, including Pierce Brosnan and Martin Sheen, have stepped up their campaign to sink BHP Billiton's controversial $US5 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project - The Sydney Morning Herald The actors led a protest involving 200 angry placard carrying locals at California's landmark Malibu Pier against the Australian resources giant's plan.
Nicole Kidman & Christina Aguilera Team Up to End Violence Against Women
Academy Award–winning actress Nicole Kidman was appointed UNIFEM Goodwill Ambassador in January 2006. In this role, her efforts are geared toward raising awareness of the infringement of women's human rights around the world. A particular focus lies on putting a spotlight on violence against women (VAW), probably the most pervasive human rights violation.Academy Award–winning actress Nicole Kidman was appointed UNIFEM Goodwill Ambassador in January 2006. In this role, her efforts are geared toward raising awareness of the infringement of women's human rights around the world. A particular focus lies on putting a spotlight on violence against women (VAW), probably the most pervasive human rights violation.
WORLD famous Irish rock star and U2 lead singer Bono has donated more than E35 million (US$5m) to the National Emergency Council on HIV and AIDS (NERCHA) through his philanthrophic initiative (Product) RED. NERCHA Director Derek von Wissell yesterday told The Swazi Observer that the funds generated through (Product) Red were administered by the Global Fund, adding that Swaziland and Rwanda were chosen by the latter to be the first showcase countries to receive the financial assistance from the Bono-led initiative.
