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“Ever since I’ve entered the media arena, I’ve always stood for the empowerment of women... that’s what the UNFPA is about and I’ll be promoting the empowerment of women in developing countries.” -- Geri Halliwell

Profile

Geri Halliwell (formerly of the Spice Girls) is an internationally recognized entertainment personality. Long associated with her "girl power" motto, she has always been outspoken about women's rights and issues. Regarding her position as a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador, Geri said, "Like many women, I take my right to reproductive and sexual health care for granted, but for women in the developing world, getting pregnant can mean the difference between life and death."

Geri works tirelessly for Breast Cancer Care, who made her a Patron in 2000. Geri has donated all the royalties of the hardback version of ‘If Only’ to the charity and annually launches Breast Cancer Awareness Month, on behalf of the charity. Geri is also an ambassador for The Prince’s Trust, Prince Charles’ charitable organization, and regularly attends events in this capacity.

Activities

April 15 2000. Geri's safe sex message

October 1999. Geri endorsed the Marie Stopes International and Interact Worldwide population and development essay-writing competition targeted at 15- to 18-year-olds in the national school system. The program, titled “6 Billion and One: A Single Voice Can Make A World of Difference”, culminated in a public ceremony celebrating the Day of Six Billion in Trafalgar Square, London, and featured MP Clare Short.

June 1999. Geri Halliwell’s first official country visit as a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador was to the Philippines. Her visit generated a tremendous amount of national and international media coverage. The public’s positive reaction to Geri’s message of universal access to family planning services contributed to President Estrada’s change in position from being against teenage sexual education and family planning to being in favor of it.

20 October 1998. United Nations Population Fund Names Geri Halliwell Goodwill Ambassador

Priorities

Safe motherhood


Geri Halliwell's web site