Oprah Winfrey, Angelina Jolie and Amal Clooney.. they’re not just our typical real-life royals, stars or style icons. These incredible women work so hard for such meaningful causes worldwide while juggling the straining chores of motherhood.
Famous for her campaigning, Angelina Jolie has travelled the globe to highlight the plight of at-risk women and children.
In, 2012, she was appointed a special envoy of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. And lets not forget how Britain made her a Dame for her humanitarian efforts.
Image by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
Not only is she a mother, designer and brand ambassador, Victoria Beckham has conquered the fashion industry and the world!
In 2014, Beckham was made a goodwill ambassador with the United Nations’ Aids campaign. Speaking about her new role, she said: “I’m a mother, I’m a woman… I want to do whatever it is that I can do to raise awareness.”
Image via Extra.ie
Worth close to $3billion, Oprah Winfrey was named one of the most richest people on the planet by US magazine Forbes.
Hosting her own talk show from 1986 to 2011, Winfrey is also an actress, philanthropist, publisher and producer, and owner of the cable TV network, OWN. She has been involved in pretty much every angle of the industry as well as taking the role of civil rights activist Annie Lee Cooper.
Image via Michael Modzelewski
The Duchess of Cambridge is never too busy. Kate cares about many causes close to her heart and as a patron of several charities, including Place2Be and Action on Addiction, one of her main focuses is to highlight the importance of mental health in young people.
Image via BeautyHeaven
Selma Hayek has been a passionate activist for more than 20 years. One of philanthropy’s fiercest golden hearts, Hayek has confronted congress and the president of Mexico over domestic violence. She now is pioneering a new way to help change women’s lives all over the globe!
Image via BeautyHeaven
Queen Rania is known for her strong, progressive voice in the Arab world and a powerful advocate for education, health and women’s rights.
As the honorary chair of the United Nations Girls’ Education Initiative, Rania continuously works to rescue abused children and help families out of poverty.
Image via Economic Forum
