Latest celebrity news

Charlize UNites to End Violence against Women

Share |

Charlize Theron. UNite Against Violence

Charlize Theron is the newest UN Messenger of Peace, turning her Oscar-winning fame to ending violence against women and girls around the globe.

Yesterday she was inducted into her new role by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who said that she was taking on her new responsibilities “very humbly, with a very excited heart.”

Charlize Theron becomes UN messenger to stop violence against women

Charlize Theron receives the proclamation naming her as a United Nations Messenger of Peace from U.N. Deputy Secretary-General Asha Rose Migiro at U.N. headquarters.

Charlize, who is South African native sends a strong message that violence against women and girls was not acceptable in her upcoming travels to assist Ban’s campaign dubbed “UNite to End Violence against Women”.

According to U.N. report one of every five women worldwide will be a victim of rape or attempted rape at some point in their lifetime, and at least one of every three women is likely to be beaten, coerced into sex or abused in some other way.

The reason why this cause is so important for Charlize Theron is that she witnessed her mother shoot her alcoholic father to death, at age 15, as he was threatening the family.

Charlize Theron. Oscar for Monster

In 2004 Charlize won an Oscar for Best Actress for her portrayal of a domestic violence victim turned serial killer in Monster:

This is something that has been very dear to me, and disturbing to me for a long time.”

In 2005 she was nominated for an Oscar for playing a character in North Country, which deals with domestic abuse and sexual harassment.

She has been a dedicated activist since 1999, when she joined South Africa Rape Crisis. Then founded the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project to promote HIV/AIDS education for poor children and their families.

Theron is not the only celebrity who became a messenger for the UN.

Angelina Jolie, George Clooney, Michael Douglas, Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein of Jordan, Paulo Coelho, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel and many others.

What have you done to stop violence?

Could Amy be suffering breast cancer?

Ben Stiller saves the children

J Lo is pissed and boring

Category: Celebrity News

November 25th, 2008

Posted to: Angelina Jolie, Charity, Charlize Theron, Elie Wiesel, George Clooney, Michael Douglas, Paulo Coelho, Yo-Yo Ma

DISCUSS IT WITH OTHERS ON MILLIONTALKS!

Become a Fan on Facebook

Leave a Reply

Kim Kardashian and LeAnn Rimes are Church Buddies ?! »

‘Pretty’ women LeAnn Rimes and Kim Kardashian were walking down the street together in a sunny day in LA. Wonder what were they talking about so chummy? Guys, dress sizes, diet? No. Kim and LeAnn were sharing their thought on Jesus Christ. Seriously.

08-02-2012 | Read Full Article

Welcome, Iron Baby! »

Congrats to Robert Downey Jr. and his wife Susan! The couple welcomed a baby boy!!! Exton Elias Downey came into the world at 7.24am this morning, Rob's representative confirmed to People magazine. Yahoo, we have an Iron Baby!!!

08-02-2012 | Read Full Article

Jennifer-Brad-Angelina Triangle Won’t Never Go Away? »

Jennifer Aniston is InStyle’s March cover girl! In this issue, the actress opens up about her joyful and peaceful life, answering InStyle readers’ questions about style, relationships, fitness, aging, and more. The ex wife of Brad Pitt said she's still annoyed with that triangle with Brad and Angelina Jolie.

08-02-2012 | Read Full Article

Amazing Spider Man: Fairy Tale for Adults »

Wow! The Amazing Spider-Man official trailer is released! This part of Spider-Man series seems to be pretty interesting! The movie will star Andrew Garfield, alongside Emma Stone (Gwen Stacy) and Rhys Ifans (Dr. Curt Connors / The Lizard). So, in this part we'll see Peter Parker finding a clue that might help him understand why his parents disappeared when he was young. His path puts ...

08-02-2012 | Read Full Article

Kim Kardashian’s Gym Session is Completed with Bakery Journey »

Okay, okay Kim. Everybody knows you are as daft as a brush, but immediate bakery attend after gym session cannot be forgiven even you! Why do you sweat your guts out then? Or can't you wait a copule of hours after trainings? Ah, she's so stupid! I still can't get why she's so famous.

07-02-2012 | Read Full Article

Karl Lagerfeld: Adele is Little Too Fat! »

Famous fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld knows the fashion industry like the inside of a Chanel suit, but when it comes to being diplomatic about a woman's curves, he lacks tactfulness. The 78-year-old shared his thoughts on Adele's body shape! And I must note that he was pretty haughty!

07-02-2012 | Read Full Article

Rihanna Dons Trashy Style While Partying Alongside Ex Chris Brown »

I've been a fan of Rihanna for years but lately she seems to be losing her identity and common sense at all. Her recent work, I mean her music has been terrible and she looks really barefaced and cheap nowadays. Pull it together, RiRi!

07-02-2012 | Read Full Article

From Around the Web: Kelly Osbourne Revealed Mystery of her Grey Hair »

I guess many people wonder why Kelly Osbourne has been donning grey hair lately. Some supposed that maybe she has problem of untimely turning grey hair, but yesterday Kelly revealed her big secret while appearing at her mom Sharon's talk show.

06-02-2012 | Read Full Article

Super Bowl 2012: How Super was Madonna’s Halftime Show? »

Do you remember Madonna promising us super show at Super Bowl? So, she was cheating us! I didn't find anything super at that show! The show seemed to be planned offhand with those 'stars', awful performances, terrible outfits. I was underwhelmed. Very underwhelmed.

06-02-2012 | Read Full Article

Trying to Grow up Faster, Selena? »

I know that every teen girl tries to look older wearing pretty provocative outfits. That's ok actually. But what if you are the 19-year-old whose army of fans mainly consist of little girls aged 4-12? Is that okay that you walk almost nude on the scene or come to a press conference dressed up like a ho? I think it isn't. But Selena Gomez ...

06-02-2012 | Read Full Article

Feature Articles 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10