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In this episode of UN Connect by Pearl News, hosts Michael Vaughn and Lynn Kubrick explore actress Emma Watson’s influential role in advancing United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5—gender equality—through her work as a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador. Appointed in 2014, Watson helped launch the HeForShe campaign, which reframed gender equality as a universal issue and emphasized the vital role of men as allies. Her viral launch speech and subsequent advocacy—including initiatives like the Impact 10x10x10—led to both widespread awareness and tangible institutional commitments. While her public involvement has lessened in recent years, Watson’s early efforts significantly shaped global discourse and engagement around SDG 5, leaving a lasting impact on both policy and public consciousness.
