Reese launches charity bracelet

Source : Metro.co.uk

Reese Witherspoon supports the campaign to stop violence against women

Reese Witherspoon has lent her support to an UN and Avon-led campaign to end violence against women.

"Worldwide, one in three women are affected by violence. Violence against women is a global epidemic, and I strongly support the efforts of Avon and Unifem (United Nations Development Fund for Women) to put an end to it," she said at a press conference at the United Nations in New York.

The 31-year-old mother-of-two, who is Avon's global ambassador, unveiled the Women's Empowerment bracelet as she spoke out at the Global Summit For A Better Tomorrow. Proceeds from the wrist candy will go towards the Avon Empowerment Fund to support Unifem in their work to end violence against women - and help their local partnership with Refuge.

"The bracelet's clasp is the infinity symbol - representing a future without limitations for all women, a cause I truly believe in," she continued.

Reese added: "I love the bracelet, and what it stands for: our collective power, our solidarity, our determination and our hope. I hope to see this bracelet on the wrists of women all around the world as a sign of solidarity and hope that one day every woman will be empowered and live a life free of violence."

The Avon Women's Empowerment Bracelet will be available from May 11, priced £1.50, from Avon representatives and online.