Ewan McGregor: UNICEF support

Ewan McGregor is the latest star to record a PSA calling for aid in the Sahel region of West Africa.

The UNICEF ambassador has added his voice to stars such as Selena Gomez and Mia Farrow in raising awareness of the drought that has caused severe crop failures and food shortages across West Africa. UNICEF estimates over 1 million children under the age of five will suffer from severe acute malnutrition in 2012. The aid agency has launched a campaign to raise US$120 million to help relieve the effects of the drought, but only 66% of that total has been raised so far.

“Children in the Sahel region of West Africa are at risk of starving to death. Drought, failed harvests and increasing insecurity have created a humanitarian crisis on the verge of disaster,” said Ewan in his PSA. “We can stop these children from dying. UNICEF is the largest provider of emergency life-saving food for children in the region, but we have to do more before it’s too late.”

If the player below doesn't work, click here to watch Ewan’s PSA.

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Ewan McGregor: Time To Share For Charity At UK Cinemas

This weekend, cinemas across the UK screened a special UNICEF appeal film featuring Ewan McGregor ahead of current blockbusters, as part of the charity’s emergency appeal for the children of East Africa.
The film is part of UNICEF’s new Time to Share campaign.

It was shown in almost half of all the cinemas in the UK, at theatres owned by Odeon, Vue and Picturehouse.

“With so much suffering taking place in East Africa, we at Vue are pleased to support this critically important emergency UNICEF appeal,” said Tim Richards, the CEO of Vue Entertainment.

“Cinemas have all generously shared their time and their hugely valuable advertising space with us,” said UNICEF UK’s Executive Director, David Bull. “We are extremely grateful for their support.”



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Ewan Mcgregor Supports Unicef Campaign

Scottish actor Ewan Mcgregor is backing a new Unicef campaign to provide medical equipment to save the lives of expectant mothers in the Third World.

The Trainspotting star, a longtime U.K. ambassador for the organisation, is calling on his fans to purchase the $38.40 (£24) Deliver a Baby gift pack, which includes items to aid the safe deliver of children.

The actor is hoping 1,000 packs will be sold by Sunday (03Apr11) to mark the annual Mother's Day celebrations in Britain.

McGregor says, "This Mothers' Day I'll be showing my mum just how much she means to me by buying her a gift with a difference - one that will give another mother and her newborn child the chance of a future together.

"It is completely and utterly wrong that 1,000 mums lose their lives everyday as a result of pregnancy and childbirth, and I urge you to help us put it right, by supporting Unicef to deliver a life-saving pack to 1,000 mums around the world."

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Ewan McGregor's UNICEF Pakistan appeal

Ewan McGregor's PSA (via Best of Ewan) for UNICEF UK is below. Donations to help the children of Pakistan can be made here.

Ewan McGregor's UNICEF video diary

Ewan took a trip to Peru with UNICEF for Soccer Aid. You can watch his video diary below (via Best of Ewan).

Gerard Butler and Ewan McGregor at the Hope for Haiti Now telethon

Gerard Butler and Ewan McGregor were among the celebrity phone operators at Friday's Hope for Haiti Now telethon. I've posted a few photos of Gerard and Ewan answering phones.

Hope for Haiti Now, will benefit Oxfam America, Partners in Health, the Red Cross, UNICEF, United Nations World Food Programme, Yele Haiti Foundation, and the newly formed Clinton Bush Haiti Foundation. Proceeds from Hope for Haiti Now will be split among each organization’s individual funds for Haiti earthquake relief. With the exception of the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, each partner organization was selected for its history of operation and collaboration within the NGO community in Haiti. [MTV via GerardButler.net]

Gerard also pledged to give $50,000 per year for five years to aid in the rebuilding in Haiti. The Artists for Peace and Justice (APJ) charity raised more than $4 million for long term Haitian relief.

The brunch had two purposes: first, to get emergency relief to the children of Haiti and second, to raise money for long-term relief so that Haiti will not once again be forgotten as soon is it is out of the news. One hundred friends and supporters of APJ pledged to support the disaster-stricken nation over the next five to ten years, committing funds to building and funding schools, in a country where most children don't have access to basic education.

Attendees were asked to make a minimum donation of $5,000. A live connection was established at the event that gave guests the opportunity to chat with doctors and relief workers on the ground in Haiti, allowing them to hear first-hand about the progress being made. [Examiner]

Ewan McGregor's UNICEF plea for Haiti:



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Ewan McGregor's PSA for UNICEF

UNICEF ambassadors Ewan McGregor, Claudia Schiffer and Her Majesty Queen Rania are fronting a new marketing drive to mark the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

In a new series of ads they highlight the problems facing children today and appeal for aid.

On November 20, 1989, the Convention on the Rights of the Child became the first legally binding international convention to affirm human rights for all children.

The Convention is demanding a revolution that places children at the heart of human development.

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A brand new Amelia poster + Ewan McGregor on the right to health

Fox Searchlight unveiled the brand new Amelia poster. Ewan McGregor plays Gene Vidal, but he isn't featured on the official poster.

From UNICEF:

Twenty years ago, the Convention on the Rights of the Child became the
first international convention to affirm human rights for all children.

In this video, Actor Ewan McGregor, a UNICEF Ambassador since 2004, speaks
out about a child's right to health and getting involved with the fight against
AIDS.

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Who wants to buy Ewan McGregor's motorbike?

Photo from www.bestofewan.com

UNICEF UK is putting Ewan McGregor's Moto Guzzi California Vintage motorbike up for auction. The money will go to children affected by wars and natural disasters all over the world.

You can go here to watch video Ewan talking about his work with UNICEF (sorry people, I can't embed). You can also visit ebay to find out more about the auction and to pre-register to bid.

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