Category: UNHCR

2023 Nov 09
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UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett addresses European Parliament

UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett addresses European Parliament
Cate Blanchett, on Wednesday, addressed the European Parliament in her capacity as UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador. During her speech she calls for ceasefire in Gaza and the release of innocent civilian hostages, she shares stories of refugees she met during...
2023 Oct 26
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UNHCR Goodwill Ambassadors read lines from Neil Gaiman’s book ‘What You Need to Be Warm’

UNHCR Goodwill Ambassadors read lines from Neil Gaiman’s book ‘What You Need to Be Warm’
Author Neil Gaiman's new book What You Need to Be Warm in support of UNHCR is released today. Cate Blanchett with other Goodwill Ambassadors read lines from the poem. You can follow UNHCR on their social media platforms (Twitter,...
2023 Oct 14
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Magazine features with Cate Blanchett

Magazine features with Cate Blanchett
During UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett visit in Zaatari Camp, Jordan last April 2023, she saw how clean energy can protect and empower refugees. The largest field of solar panels built in a refugee camp is in Zaatari which...
2023 Sep 30
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Join Cate Blanchett and Sign UNHCR’s #HopeAwayfromHome Campaign

Join Cate Blanchett and Sign UNHCR’s #HopeAwayfromHome Campaign
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett urges people to join UNHCR's global campaign Home Away from Home by signing their petition. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, launched a new global campaign entitled ‘Hope Away from Home’ calling for renewed solidarity...
2023 Aug 19
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Cate Blanchett on World Humanitarian Day & new Armani Sì Perfume

Cate Blanchett on World Humanitarian Day & new Armani Sì Perfume
Cate Blanchett's work as UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador has made her visit different countries to meet with refugees and help them amplify their voices. During her trips she has also met UNHCR staff who have dedicated their lives to helping...
2023 Jul 26
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UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett urges for support for people fleeing Sudan

UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett urges for support for people fleeing Sudan
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett visited South Sudan earlier this month and witnessed first hand the effects of the ongoing conflict in Sudan. Humanitarian aid is urgently needed and she calls for more support for the people who are...
2023 Jun 20
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World Refugee Day

World Refugee Day
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett shares the story of Alaa, a refugee she met in Jordan, for #WorldRefugeeDay. She spoke to Al Aljazeera last month about her visit to Jordan and advocating for refugees. If you would like to...
2023 May 27
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Cate Blanchett discusses how advocating for refugees with the UNHCR has changed her outlook

Cate Blanchett discusses how advocating for refugees with the UNHCR has changed her outlook
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett visited Jordan last month to meet with Syrian refugees. She spoke to Al Jazeera on how advocating for refugees changed her outlook. With an acting career spanning more than 30 years, Cate Blanchett is...
2023 May 11
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Cate Blanchett at the U.S. Congress for UNHCR

Cate Blanchett at the U.S. Congress for UNHCR
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett met with other ambassadors while in Jordan to discuss refugee tertiary education access. She visited the U.S. Capitol yesterday to share an important message with the Congress about the continued U.S. leadership and bipartisan...
2023 May 04
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Cate Blanchett calls for continued support of refugees

Cate Blanchett calls for continued support of refugees
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett has given interviews after returning from her recent trip to Zaatri camp in Jordan to share stories and highlight the importance of continued support of refugees. More images and videos clips has been released....
2023 May 03
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UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett returns to Jordan to meet Syrian refugees

UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett returns to Jordan to meet Syrian refugees
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett returned to Jordan to meet Syrian refugees. She was first in the country in 2015, the following year she was named Goodwill Ambassador by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, to help raise awareness...
2023 Apr 13
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Cate Blanchett on Yusra Mardini and Sara Mardini

Cate Blanchett on Yusra Mardini and Sara Mardini
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, Cate Blanchett wrote a piece for TIME Magazine on swimmers, Yusra and Sara Mardini, who are named on TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2023. In 2015, sisters and competitive swimmers Yusra and Sara Mardini...
2023 Mar 09
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TIME’s Women of the Year Gala

TIME’s Women of the Year Gala
Cate Blanchett attended TIME's Women of the Year 2023 Gala last night. She was with Mary Maker, who is also a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador. Other honorees are Ayisha Siddiqa (environmental and human rights defender), Angela Bassett (actor), Phoebe Bridgers...
2022 Nov 09
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#EndStatelessness Campaign; & The Making of TÁR

#EndStatelessness Campaign; & The Making of TÁR
Good day! UNHCR has released a new video campaign with UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, Cate Blanchett, to highlight the need to support the stateless refugees and end statelessness. Netflix has released the full trailer for Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio. The...
2022 Sep 15
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Interviews, Magazine Scans, and other project updates

Interviews, Magazine Scans, and other project updates
Good day, Blanchett fans! We have compiled updates on other Cate Blanchett-related projects and causes she supports, ranging from interviews, magazine scans, and recent or upcoming event appearances. You can check them below.   — UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, Cate...
2022 Jul 02
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In Aid of UNHCR – STIL Lifestyle Auction

In Aid of UNHCR – STIL Lifestyle Auction
Hi, Cate fans! Cate Blanchett has donated a custom-made suit by Grayscale in support of Ukraine and UNHCR. According to STIL Lifestyle, where some of her pre-owned items has been sold in 2020 in order to raise funds for...
2022 Jun 19
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World Refugee Day & Dispatches Episode Narration

World Refugee Day & Dispatches Episode Narration
Good day! A new video of UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett has been released ahead of #WorldRefugeeDay tomorrow (June 20th). You can head to UNHCR.org for more information and how to donate. She also narrated an episode of Dispatches...
2022 Apr 12
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Cate Blanchett on Course Correction Podcast

Cate Blanchett on Course Correction Podcast
Hi, everyone! Cate is a guest on Course Correction podcast season 3 episode 4. The third season of the podcast is in partnership with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) "to illuminate all aspects of the refugee experience"....
2022 Mar 23
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Cate Blanchett UNHCR video and Apples conversation clip

Cate Blanchett UNHCR video and Apples conversation clip
Hello, blanchetters! A new UNHCR video has been released for Women's History Month. Meanwhile, Apples which was directed by Christos Nikou and executive produced by Cate was released in Japan on March 11th with new conversation clip released. Watch...
2022 Mar 12
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Interviews and Magazine Scans

Interviews and Magazine Scans
Hi, Blanchetters! Cate has shown her support for flood appeal telethon to help those who have been devastated by the flooding in Queensland and New South Wales, Australia. She has also given interviews to Variety and Io Donna plus...