Her performance in the first film of the series, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” won her a Young Artist Award for Best Leading Young Actor. 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.” About Emma WatsonĮmma is best known for her role as the iconic character of Hermione Granger in the globally successful “Harry Potter” films. 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. “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. “Being asked to serve as UN Women’s Goodwill Ambassador is truly humbling,” said Emma. She has worked to promote fair trade and organic clothing and served as an ambassador for Camfed International, a movement to educate girls in rural Africa. The accomplished actor, humanitarian and recent graduate of Brown University will dedicate her efforts towards the empowerment of young women and will serve as an advocate for UN Women’s HeForShe campaign in promoting gender equality.Īt just 24 years of age, Emma has already been involved in the promotion of girls’ education for several years and previously visited Bangladesh and Zambia as part of her humanitarian efforts. Photo: UN Women/Celeste Sloman.īritish actor Emma Watson was appointed UN Women Goodwill Ambassador in July 2014. UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson. World survey on the role of women in development.Training for gender equality and women's empowerment.Entity-specific implementation plans on gender parity.Gender Focal Points and Focal Points for Women.High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.UN Women Global Innovation Coalition for Change.Flagship programme: Making Every Woman and Girl Count.Engaging boys and young men in gender equality.Action on ending violence against young women and girls.Economic empowerment and skills development for young women.Preventing violent extremism and countering terrorism.Women, peace, and security in the work of the UN Security Council.Sustainable Development and Climate Change.Macroeconomic policies and social protection.Contract templates and general conditions of contract.Anita Bhatia, Deputy Executive Director for UN Coordination, Partnerships, Resources and Sustainability.Åsa Regnér, Deputy Executive Director for Policy, Programme, Civil Society and Intergovernmental Support.UN Under-Secretary-General and UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous.UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women. Opportunities for NGOs to address the Commission.While Felton didn't give specific details about the cause of his mental battles, he described drinking as a 'symptom'. But also in the hope that sharing those parts of my story will help others that are maybe not going through the best time.' 'Not just because it was cathartic for me. Recalling that period in his lift, he shared, per The Independent: 'I was encouraged by a few people, Emma Watson specifically, to tell the whole story and not just sort of cherry-pick the fluffy bits. The problems came to light a year after filming for Harry Potter concluded and led to an intervention, short stints in rehab, and a break-up with his long-term partner, stunt assistant Jade Olivia Gordon. Rowling) shares his mental health struggles in his new memoir Beyond the Wand. The 35-year-old, who played villain Draco Malfoy in the acclaimed fantasy franchise (based on novels by J. Tom Felton has thanked his Harry Potter co-star Emma Watson for helping him through a difficult time in his life and discussing his mental health issues.
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