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Top 10 Celebrity Activists: Harnessing Fame for Global Causes

Celebrity activism raises awareness

Title: Top 10 Celebrity Activists

1. Greta Thunberg - Known for her climate change activism - Founder of the Fridays for Future movement - Youth advocate for sustainability and environmental protection

2. Leonardo DiCaprio - Established the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation to support environmental causes - Active in promoting renewable energy and wildlife conservation - Produced documentaries like 'Before the Flood' to raise awareness about climate change

3. Angelina Jolie - UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador since 2001 - Advocate for refugees and displaced persons worldwide - Founded the Jolie-Pitt Foundation to support humanitarian projects

4. Rihanna - Supports various social causes through her Clara Lionel Foundation - Raises awareness about global education, healthcare, and emergency response - Involved in campaigns against racial injustice and gender inequality

5. George Clooney - Co-founder of Not On Our Watch, which addresses global human rights violations - Advocates for peace and justice in conflict zones, especially in Sudan and South Sudan - Uses his platform to support civil liberties and ethical governance

6. Emma Watson - UN Women Goodwill Ambassador - Promotes gender equality through the HeForShe campaign - Fights against discrimination and advocates for women's rights worldwide

7. Matt Damon - Co-founded Water.org to provide access to clean water and sanitation in developing countries - Uses his celebrity status to raise funds and awareness for the global water crisis - Believes in sustainable solutions for improving lives and reducing poverty

8. Shakira - Founded the Barefoot Foundation to promote education and early childhood development - Advocates for universal access to quality education - Invests in schools and educational programs for underprivileged children

9. Bono - Co-founder of the ONE Campaign, dedicated to ending extreme poverty and preventable diseases - Uses music and activism to raise awareness and mobilize action - Advocate for debt relief, fair trade, and HIV/AIDS prevention

10. Oprah Winfrey - Supports various charitable efforts through the Oprah Winfrey Foundation - Empowers women, children, and families through education and wellness initiatives - Speaks out on social issues, including racial inequality and mental health awareness

These celebrities truly exemplify using their fame and influence for important social causes, inspiring change and making a positive impact on the world.

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