Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman became involved with the charity during the filming of the movie 'Cold
Mountain' in Romania, spending the day with some of the orphans from St Gabriel's orphanage.Nicole Kidman has been awarded Australia's highest civilian honor for her services to the performing arts, cancer research and better medical treatment for women and children.
Academy Award–winning actress Nicole Kidman was appointed UNIFEM Goodwill Ambassador in January 2006. In this role, her efforts are geared toward raising awareness of the infringement of women's human rights around the world. A particular focus lies on putting a spotlight on violence against women (VAW), probably the most pervasive human rights violation.
"It is estimated that one in three women have experienced violence," says Kidman. "It shows no race, no borders, no class, in terms of how it strikes. To me it is very, very important that the message is heard loud and clear, and that we move to stop it."
In Romanian FARA means “without” and the charity is dedicated to transforming the lives of some of the poorest and most disadvantaged children in Eastern Europe – children without a secure home, a loving family, education or training whilst giving Christian values and often for the first time, hope for the future.working in partnership with the Romanian authorities to implement new ways of caring for Romania’s abandoned children. FARA’s concept is to provide a long term commitment to the children in our care and works closely with the Department of Child Protection to influence change.
Nicole Kidman posed with Kosovo Albanian women in the capital of Pristina ".I’m here to learn so that I can help your country at this crucial, crucial time for the future", Nicole said. To meet people, hear their stories and educate myself, and I suppose be a voice for you if you need it.
CELEBRITIES CAN BE HEROES.
SO CAN YOU!
Hollywood celebrities are using there fame and fortunes to make a positive difference in the world.You have the opportunity to "partner" with with Nicole Kidman in the causes that she believes in, either by volunteering , or financially.
Nicole is a dedicated supporter of the Sydney Children's Hospital in Randwick, and whenever she is in Sydney she pays a visit to the hospital to visit sick children. She often takes her own children with her when visiting. Nicole Kidman and Co. spent roughly two hours visiting the hospital's oncology, hematology and neurology wards, chatting with patients and officials.
Australian actress Nicole Kidman has been named a 'Citizen of the World' by the United Nations.
Kidman shares the United Nations Correspondents Association (UNCA) prize with weapons inspector Hans Blix and the UN's special representative for Afghanistan and Iraq, Lakhdar Brahimi.
Academy Award–winning actress 
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