Renowned for her captivating performances on screen, Emma Watson is gaining recognition for her activism in promoting gender equality across the globe. The 24-year-old actress, also serving as a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, recently visited Uruguay to support the HeForShe campaign. Despite her busy schedule in the spotlight, the Parisian actress made time to advocate for a cause close to her heart at Uruguay’s Parliament in Montevideo.
Promoter: Actress and UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson made her way to Uruguay’s Parliament in Montevideo to push for increased female representation in politics.
Emma is driven by ambitious aspirations for the project, striving to encourage men and boys globally to play a proactive role in eradicating the persistent inequalities that women continue to endure. After graduating from Brown University in May with a degree in English literature, she captivated a distinguished audience with her compelling argument. With Uruguay’s Vice President, Danilo Astori, and UN Women Programme Division Director, Gulden Turkoz-Cosslett, by her side, Emma delivered her message through a translator.
Campaign: Emma fervently expressed the importance of eliminating disparities with the help of a language interpreter.
The arrival of the actress drew a sizable crowd of enthusiastic young women eager to hear her speech in person. Emma was spotted attentively jotting down notes as she absorbed the perspectives shared by others during the presentation. The gathering was orchestrated by women’s organizations advocating for more women to be elected as senators and deputies in the country’s legislative branch. Reflecting on the overwhelming turnout to listen to her address, Emma expressed her gratitude, stating, “I was deeply moved to see the multitude of young individuals outside the Uruguayan parliament.”
Emma graduated from Brown University in May with a degree in English Literature.
Moved: The stunning Parisian expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming support shown by the crowd.
The celebrity star paid close attention as various speakers took the stage at the event. At the rear of the room, a group of five young women, likely under 17, held up a banner with the message, “Support more women in politics.” Witnessing their activism is the reason I came to Uruguay and why I am eager to collaborate with UN Women. I feel grateful for the opportunity to use my platform to raise awareness about these crucial issues that hold great significance to me. This is a cause I will wholeheartedly support and champion in the future.
Respected organization: The actor from the popular Harry Potter franchise was seated beside Uruguay’s Vice President Danilo Astori on the left, and Gulden Turkoz-Cosslet, the director of the UN Women Programme Division, on the right.
Motivated: The actress expressed her admiration for the dedication of young women who are actively working towards increasing their engagement in politics.
