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New photos from UNHCR

New photos from UNHCR

Good morning!  A mini update of the gallery: missing photos from Cate’s humanitarian visit in Lebanon (2015) and new behind-the-scenes images from the recording of What They Took With Them, part of the #Withrefugees Campaign. – via UNHCR Gallery Links: Other Works > Charity & Supported Causes > United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) … Continue reading

UNHCR unveils new images

UNHCR unveils new images

The UNHCR has published a new image from Cate’s humanitarian trip to Jordan during the past spring. I’ve also added the screencaptures from the Facebook interview with Chris Hemsworth and the long version of What They Took With Them, and two images from the behind the scenes. Enjoy! Gallery Links: Other Works > Charity & … Continue reading

UNHCR launches #WithRefugees Campaign

UNHCR launches #WithRefugees Campaign

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees celebrates the World Refugee Day, set for June 20th, with the new campaign #WithRefugees, for which Cate Blanchett recorded a message during her humanitarian visit in Jordan. Two different subtitled version have been released so far. Enjoy!

Cate Blanchett as UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador for Hands Up for Syria

Cate Blanchett as UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador for Hands Up for Syria

Good evening everyone! On May 9th, Cate Blanchett attended the Hands Up For Syria event in her new role of UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador. Speaking of her recent meetings with Syrian refugee families in Jordan, Cate Blanchett said: “When I asked parents what hopes they held for the future, their message was clear: for their children … Continue reading

Cate Blanchett becomes global Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR and visit refugees camp in Jordan

Cate Blanchett becomes global Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR and visit refugees camp in Jordan

This is an amazing news! UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today announced the appointment of Academy Award winning actor Cate Blanchett as a global Goodwill Ambassador. The announcement comes as Blanchett returns from a mission to Jordan to witness the ongoing humanitarian operation for people displaced by the conflict in Syria. She met Syrian refugee … Continue reading

UNHCR – Thank You message (Different version)

The Islamic Museum of Australia released a different version of the “Thank You” message, recorded by Cate Blanchett for UNHCR.

UNHCR – Video message: Thank you for your support

Cate Blanchett recorded a “Thank you” message for the support received in the refugees crisis. Gallery Links: Other Works > Charity & Supported Causes > 2015 UNHCR Thank you for your support

UNHCR supporter Cate Blanchett for The Global Goals

During this last weekend, several celebrities joined the UN Sustainable Development Goals, or Global Goals Campaign, part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. There are 17 Global Goals: Cate Blanchett, as UNHCR supporter, promoted the #16 Goal: Peace, giustice and strong institutions. Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies … Continue reading

Cate Blanchett supports UNHCR for World Refugee Day 2015

Not for the first time Cate Blanchett, with her husband Andrew Upton, is involved to promote a good cause. Learn more here Cate Blanchett travelled with UNHCR to Lebanon, where she met Ahmad, a Syrian refugee who was celebrating his 14th birthday. Ahmad was one of a group of young refugees acting in a drama at … Continue reading

Cate Blanchett on Vogue China May 2024 Issue

Cate Blanchett on Vogue China May 2024 Issue

Every month is Cate Blanchett Month but May is special since that is her birth month. This year it is even more special — production of her new film BLACK BAG starts, RUMOURS will premiere at Cannes Film Festival, and Vogue China has her on the cover of their “Fashion & Beauty” May 2024 issue. … Continue reading

Cate Blanchett to moderate conversation during Global Refugee Forum

Cate Blanchett to moderate conversation during Global Refugee Forum

UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett will be moderating conversation with statelessness activists Noor Azizah and Neha Gurung on 12 December in Geneva, Switzerland during Global Refugee Forum 2023. The event will feature UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett in conversation with stateless activists, followed by a wide-ranging panel discussion. You can see the event flyer with … Continue reading

Conversation and interviews with Cate Blanchett

Conversation and interviews with Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett who has been a Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR will be addressing the European Parliament in Brussels on 8 November according the recent press release. This year she returned to Zaatari Camp in Jordan, and visited other refugee camps in South Sudan and Niger. She has previously addressed the UN Security Council in August … Continue reading

Cate Blanchett with other artists and advocates signed open letter calling for Israel-Gaza ceasefire

Cate Blanchett with other artists and advocates signed open letter calling for Israel-Gaza ceasefire

Cate Blanchett has joined other prominent artists and advocates in signing an open letter calling for Israel-Gaza ceasefire. She is also a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador since 2016. A group of prominent artists and advocates in the entertainment industry have signed an open letter to President Joe Biden, urging for a call for a ceasefire in … Continue reading

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 function and provide sustainable energy within the camp. More updates below with interviews and magazine covers. … Continue reading

Cate Blanchett to moderate conversation at Barbican; & on set of Sì Eau de Parfum Intense campaign

Cate Blanchett to moderate conversation at Barbican; & on set of Sì Eau de Parfum Intense campaign

Cate Blanchett is set to moderate a one-hour conversation at Barbican Centre on 15 September. Watch Cate discuss the scent of the new Sì Eau de Parfum Intense and the behind the scenes of the campaign. Barbican Centre Conversation – Letters of Hope Cate Blanchett moderates this vital panel discussion with Belarus Free Theatre on … Continue reading

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 others. This World Humanitarian Day, she pays tribute them. Elle spoke to Cate about the new … Continue reading

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 donate, you can follow the link here.  

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. UNHCR will be sharing stories from her trip across their social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Tiktok). If you … Continue reading

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 fled Syria because of conflict. During the dangerous sea crossing from Turkey to Greece, their dinghy’s … Continue reading

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 (musician), ,Megan Rapinoe (soccer player and champion of equal pay), Makiko Ono (CEO of Suntory Beverages … Continue reading