Shakira Speaks Up for Children at the United Nations

Grammy-winner artist Shakira has long helped raise awareness for the rights of the world’s most vulnerable children.

• Categories: News & Features / Features / Stories from the UN Archive
• Video Length: 00:01:37
• Production Date: 23 January 2024
• Asset Language: English
• Personal Subject: SHAKIRA
• Corporate Name: UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND - UNICEF
• Subject Topical: CHILDREN; DEVELOPMENT; EDUCATION; HISTORY; AUDIOVISUAL ARCHIVES; GOODWILL AMBASSADORS
• MAMS Id: 3166476
• Parent Id: 3166476
• Alternate Title: UNV_3166476

Description

Named the youngest UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2003, Shakira has since been actively engaged in promoting Early Childhood Education and Development. In 2015, when the Sustainable Development Goals were adopted at the United Nations, Shakira took the floor and spoke about the critical early years of a child’s life. 

Utilizing material from the UN Audiovisual Library, this episode highlights Shakria's contributions to the mission of the United Nations.