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60 Celebrities Rally for Women's Rights Funding Ahead of March 8

3/5/2026

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A coalition of over 60 celebrities, including Emma Thompson and Annie Lennox, urges funding for women's rights groups ahead of March 8.
The campaign, #MakeAStandfor1in3, seeks to address gender-based violence affecting one in three women globally.
Lennox warned progress could reverse without adequate funding.
The initiative supports The Circle's work with 12 grassroots partners worldwide.
Former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard noted instability heightens violence against women and called for collective action.

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A coalition of over 60 celebrities, including Emma Thompson and Annie Lennox, urges funding for women's rights groups ahead of March 8.
The campaign, #MakeAStandfor1in3, seeks to address gender-based violence affecting one in three women globally.
Lennox warned progress could reverse without adequate funding.
The initiative supports The Circle's work with 12 grassroots partners worldwide.
Former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard noted instability heightens violence against women and called for collective action.