Don't be fooled by the rocks that she's got—Jennifer Lopez, longtime actress, singer, and dancer (and our favorite wearer of tight pants), has been named the United Nations Foundation's first Global Advocate for Girls and Women, a success far greater than any of her Golden Globe nominations or MTV Music Award wins.
While she's by no means a newbie to the world of philanthropy (in 2010, J.Lo and her sister Lynda started the Lopez Family Foundation, a non-profit that works to improve the health and well-being of both women and children), after years of partnering with the UN Foundation, Lopez has finally been given an official title. In her new role, she is expected to bring awareness to gender inequality and empower girls and women around the world. Up first? Bringing awareness to one of the organizations' newest joint initiatives with the Mobile Alliance for Maternal Action (MAMA), a program that uses cell phones as a means of delivering important health information to new and expecting moms.
As the mother of 7-year-old twins Max and Emme, Lopez began to realize the challenges women and children face throughout the world, noting, "While some progress has been made, there is still a lot more work that needs to be done for gender equality and universal access to medical care."
To aid in her efforts to do so, she will be speaking at the UN Foundation tomorrow, Friday, September 25.
"I am happy to be joining the UN Foundation and eager to lend my voice and ensure that all girls and women are safe, healthy, educated and empowered," Lopez says.
You go, girl.
Follow Marie Claire on Instagram for the latest celeb news, pretty pics, funny stuff, and insider POV.
-
Chrishell Stause Will Play the Villain If She Needs ToThe 'Selling Sunset' star has achieved what few (maybe no one) in the reality TV genre has: being a longtime fan favorite. But with her appearance on season 3 of 'Traitors,' she's ready to make enemies and get a little scrappy.
-
This Unexpected Royal is Richer Than The KingThe top three people on this list might surprise you.
-
Sydney Sweeney Winterizes a Plunging Mini Dress With a Sheer Turtleneck and a Fur-Lined Penny Lane CoatThe star layered all her favorite cold-weather trends for a night on Broadway.
-
Jennifer Lopez's "Fairy Tale" Romance With Ben Affleck "Turned Out to Be a Nightmare"J.Lo is allegedly relieved her divorce has been finalized so she can "close the door on this crazy chapter."
-
Jennifer Lopez Shares the "Brutally Honest" Advice Her Kids Aren't Afraid to Give Her"They always have an interesting perspective, because they're from a different generation."
-
Jennifer Lopez Touched On Experiencing "Challenging Relationships" Amid Her Divorce from Ben AffleckLopez hinted at struggles in her personal life (and the strength she's gained from those experiences) during an interview promoting her newest film, 'Unstoppable'.
-
Ben Affleck Is "Healthy, Single, and Enjoying Life" After His Split from Jennifer Lopez“Ben is spending the holiday with his children," a source said.
-
Jennifer Lopez Says She Believes "Hardships" Happen "for a Reason" Amid Her Divorce from Ben Affleck“There are no coincidences," Lopez said. "This is not happening, you know, just randomly."
-
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck "Speak, But It Is Limited" After Divorce Filing, Says SourceThey have other priorities.
-
Jennifer Lopez Shares What She's Learned After Becoming "a Single Mom""Am I enough for them?"
-
Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling Introduce the "Newest Member" of Their Family"I'm crazy about her and excited to share life."
