This year, as the world turns to action to make the new global goals for sustainable development a reality, we've seen that girls and women have the power to drive progress for all the goals -- from ending poverty to protecting our planet. When girls and women everywhere are safe, healthy, educated, and empowered, they can transform our communities and our world. And what's one of the most important ways to make sure girls and women have the opportunity to thrive, no matter where they live? … [Read more...]
Annie Lennox – AIDS Goodwill Ambassador 2010
June 3, 2010 by
UN appoints 'rock-and-roll icon' Annie Lennox to spotlight toll of HIV on Women, Girls... Annie Lennox, new UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador, and Michel Sidibé, UNAIDS Executive Director 2 June 2010 – Scottish singer, songwriter and women’s activist Annie Lennox will use her voice to speak out for women and girls affected by HIV in her new role as International Goodwill Ambassador for the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). “I am sure with her incredible passion and … [Read more...]
