Stories from the UN Archive: Beckham’s goals for children
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UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham shares a laugh with 15-year-old Sripun at her home in Semarang, Indonesia, in 2015. (file)
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England football legend David Beckham has been a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for almost two decades. On this year’s World Children’s Day, marked annually on 20 November, we looked back on how the sporting icon has raised awareness over crucial issues such as child marriage, bullying and violence.
Having previously supported UNICEF’s work during his illustrious playing career – at Manchester United, Real Madrid and elsewhere – as Goodwill Ambassador Mr. Beckham launched the 7 Fund for UNICEF.
That unique partnership aimed to help children around the world – especially girls – break down barriers caused by bullying, violence, child marriage and missed education that too often steal dreams away.
During his time as a Goodwill Ambassador, Beckham has travelled extensively to witness UNICEF in action. He has raised awareness and vital funds for urgent – and often hidden – issues affecting children, including malnutrition, emergencies, violence against children and HIV/AIDS.
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