Emma Watson delivers speech at United Nations General ᴀssembly

Emma Watson delivers fierce feminist speech at 71st Annual United Nations General ᴀssembly… after ‘legal victory against racy pH๏τos’

She’s been a pᴀssionate UN Women Goodwill Ambᴀssador since 2014.

And Emma Watson was the guest of honour at the 71st Annual United Nations General ᴀssembly in New York City on Tuesday, where she delivered a pᴀssionate speech to mark UN Women releasing its first HeForShe Impact 10X10X10 University Parity Report.

The 26-year-old actress, a staunch campaigner for the HeForShe campaign aiming to promote gender equality, took to the podium to discuss the new developments.

Scroll down for video

Taking a stand: Emma Watson was the guest of honour at the 71st Annual United Nations General ᴀssembly in New York City on Tuesday

The new report explains the commitments made by 10 universities across the world to focus on gender equality on campus.

The universities, which include the University of Oxford in England, Sciences Po in Paris and Georgetown University in the United States, have pledged to take a zero-tolerance stance on Sєxual ᴀssault, to lose the gender gap in administration and academia, and to provide briefings on gender issues for faculty and students.

Emma looked like she meant business as she presented her report, dressed entirely in custom-made, sustainable fashion by ZADY.

Fierce feminist: The 26-year-old actress is a staunch campaigner for the HeForShe campaign aiming to promote gender equality
Inspiration: The actress-turned-humanitarian works tirelessly as a UN Women Goodwill Ambᴀssador
New report: Emma delivered a pᴀssionate speech to mark UN Women releasing its first HeForShe Impact 10X10X10 University Parity Report
Landmark decision: The new report explains the commitments made by 10 universities across the world to focus on gender equality on campus.

The Harry Potter actress shared on social media: ‘Excited to be wearing bespoke, fully sustainable items which @zady designed for me. They’ll be available to buy on zady.com soon! #heforshe @unwomen @proenzaschouler’.

Emma approached the brand to create bespoke, sustainable items for her wardrobe – and these pieces will become available for preorder on ZADY.com.

The Brown University graduate sported a smart turtleneck jumper and a beige wrap skirt with a subtle side-split, set off with metal-capped heels.

Emma’s appearance at the UN comes following reports she got her legal team involved after website Celeb Jihad allegedly published private pH๏τos of her.

Beaming: Emma exuded confidence after delivering her speech to the rapt audience
Eco-conscious: Emma looked like she meant business as she presented her report, dressed entirely in custom-made, sustainable fashion
High end fashion: The Brown University graduate sported a smart turtleneck jumper and a beige wrap skirt with a subtle side-split

According to TMZ, the star sent a cease and desist letter after images showing her wearing a sheer top were made public.

The report claims the pH๏τos, reportedly originally taken by Emma’s stylist, have since been removed.

MailOnline has contacted a representative for the star for comment.

Fighting back: Emma's appearance at the UN comes following reports she got her legal team involved after website Celeb Jihad allegedly published private pH๏τos of her.
Equality on campus: The universities, which include the University of Oxford in England, Sciences Po in Paris and Georgetown University in the United States, have pledged to take a zero-tolerance stance on Sєxual ᴀssault

Related Posts

Front and side view of Tinkinswood showing shape and detail of the drystone walling forecourt.

Front and side view of Tinkinswood showing shape and detail of the drystone walling forecourt.

Situated on the edge of a wooded grove just down the road and round the corner from St. Lythans barrow, the partially restored remains of Tinkinswood form an impressive chambered…

Nets rally for thrilling win over Pelicans in gut-check performance

NEW ORLEANS — After heartbreakers in Boston and Cleveland, the Nets were staring at a gut check Monday night. It turned out their guts were just fine….

Miles McBride’s uncertain availability vs. 76ers could further thins Knicks bench options

Miles McBride is on the injury report again, but for a different ailment. The guard, who is the sixth man and the only reserve coach Tom Thibodeau has…

Persepolis World Heritage

Persepolis World Heritage

The “Capital of Persia” city of Persepolis was the ancient capital of the second dynasty of the Persian Empire with architectural works dating back to the time…

The mysteries of the great Sphinx next to the Giza Pyramids of Egypt

The mysteries of the great Sphinx next to the Giza Pyramids of Egypt

Standing nearly 20m high from ground to head and more than 72m long from forelegs to tail, the Great Sphinx is one of the tallest and oldest…

The oldest bridge in the world: No need for mortar for more than 3,300 years and still works well

The oldest bridge in the world: No need for mortar for more than 3,300 years and still works well

Arkadiko Bridge, also known as Kazarma, located near the modern road from Tiryns to Epidauros on the Peloponnese, Greece is one of the world’s oldest bridges still…