California kids will soon have access to free books thanks to Dolly Parton, her Imagination Library and the state’s lawmakers. Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed SB 1183, a bill which received bipartisan support to extend Dolly’s famous book-gifting program to the state so children under the age of five can receive a free book each month,…
Ashton Kutcher is Training for His First Marathon to Support Nonprofit Thorn
Ashton Kutcher is training for his first ever marathon – and it’s all for a good cause! The Hollywood star, entrepreneur and co-founder of Thorn, an organisation using technology to wipe out the online sexual exploitation of children, has announced he’ll be running in the famous New York City race this November to help raise funds and…
Matthew McConaughey Delivers Powerful Speech on Common Ground Gun Safety Laws
Matthew McConaughey has appeared at a press briefing at the White House, calling on lawmakers to enact gun safety measures so that no more children will be killed in mass shootings. The Hollywood star who is a gun owner himself and grew up in Uvalde, Texas where 21 people were recently shot and killed including…
Harry Styles & Live Nation Pledge $1M to Everytown for Gun Safety
Harry Styles is using his platform to support gun safety across the U.S. The superstar has announced he’s donating proceeds from his upcoming Love On Tour to nonprofit Everytown for Gun Safety with concert producer Live Nation also contributing. Together, the funds are expected to total over $1 million (as per Live Nation). “Along with…
Matthew McConaughey Addresses Shooting in Texas Hometown: “We All Know We Can Do Better”
Matthew McConaughey is urging Americans to find common ground on gun laws following another horrific school shooting in the US, this time in his hometown of Uvalde, Texas. At least 21 people including 18 children were killed in the massacre. The Hollywood star, who spent part of his childhood in Uvalde, shared a message on…
Warriors Coach Steve Kerr Passionately Advocates For Children’s Lives Following Texas School Shooting
Golden State Warriors Coach Steve Kerr has used his platform during a pre-game press conference to acknowledge the horrific school shooting that has taken place in Texas today and advocate for the lives of all children. At least 21 people including 18 children were killed when a gunman opened fire on Robb Elementary School in Uvalde….
David Beckham Announces Emergency Appeal to Support Ukrainian Children
Soccer superstar and long-time UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham has announced he’s launching an emergency appeal to support children impacted by conflict in Ukraine. In a post on Instagram, Beckham explained to his 71.3 million followers that the money raised through his “7 Fund” would go to UNICEF to help provide immediate aid, support children’s wellbeing…
Angelina Jolie Delivers Powerful Speech Advocating for Updated Violence Against Women Act
Angelina Jolie has delivered a powerful speech to U.S. Senators in Washington, D.C. advocating for women and children experiencing violence. The Hollywood star and humanitarian, who attended the conference at the Capitol with daughter Zahara, spoke alongside a bipartisan group of Senators who have reached agreement on legislation which would reauthorise the Violence Against Women…
George Clooney Asks Media To Stop Publishing Photos of His Children’s Faces
George Clooney is making it crystal clear his kids are off limits to the media. The Hollywood star and philanthropist has penned an open letter addressed to “the Daily Mail and other publications” which has been shared by Deadline, calling on the outlets to put the safety of his children before profit: “Having just seen photos…
The Bill Paris Hilton’s Been Fighting For to Reform Teen Care Facilities Will Become Law
Paris Hilton says she’s feeling “proud” after a bill reforming residential care for troubled teens was passed by the House of Representatives and will soon officially become law. Yep, it’s the same law she’s been fighting for after accusing carers at a facility she stayed at in the 90s of physically, mentally and psychologically abusing…
Paris Hilton Testifies in Utah Senate to Back Bill Regulating Teen Care Facilities
Paris Hilton has spent her day at Utah’s Capitol Hill to testify in favour of a bill which would see more regulations placed on teenage care facilities. It’s a bill that means a lot to the entrepreneur and reality star who came forward last year during her This Is Paris documentary with her own allegations…
Duchess of Cambridge Talks Children’s Mental Health in Rare Video Selfie
The Duchess of Cambridge has shared a video selfie to promote the start of Children’s Mental Health Week in the UK. (And yes, it may just be her first public video selfie!) “This year’s Children’s Mental Health Week is all about expressing yourself. About finding creative ways in which to share your thoughts, ideas and…
Gemma Chan Appointed Ambassador For UNICEF UK
Hollywood star Gemma Chan has a new gig. She’s been appointed Ambassador for UNICEF UK, joining the likes of supermodel Claudia Schiffer and Spice Girl Emma Bunton. “It’s never been a more difficult yet crucial time to protect children,” she writes in an Instagram post. Advertisement “Supporting Unicef over the past few years, I’ve seen first…
ASHTON KUTCHER PLEADS WITH EU LEGISLATORS TO PRESERVE CHILD ABUSE DETECTION METHODS
Ashton Kutcher has an important message for legislators in the European Union where a new law will come into effect in December that’ll severely impact the fight against online child sexual abuse. The law is aimed at protecting individual privacy. But at the same time, it’ll make it illegal for tech companies to report any…