Ashley Judd is known for her fearless performances on screen, but her greatest role may be off it—as an advocate for women and girls everywhere. As a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Judd has dedicated herself to advancing gender equality, protecting women’s health, and promoting the right of every person to live free from violence and discrimination.
Since joining UNFPA in 2016, Judd has traveled across continents to meet women and girls whose stories often go unheard. From refugee camps in Jordan to health clinics in Nepal and Bangladesh, she has listened, shared, and helped amplify their voices on a global stage. Her work focuses on some of the world’s most pressing issues—child marriage, access to reproductive healthcare, and ending gender-based violence.
Judd often emphasizes that empowerment begins with dignity. Through her advocacy, she highlights how access to education and healthcare can transform not only individual lives but entire communities. Her storytelling, whether in speeches, interviews, or social campaigns, connects deeply with audiences and challenges global leaders to act with compassion and urgency.
Beyond her UNFPA work, Judd is a longtime humanitarian, activist, and author. She has collaborated with numerous organizations to fight human trafficking, promote mental health awareness, and champion survivors of abuse. Her openness about her own experiences has inspired countless others to speak out and seek justice.
Ashley Judd’s global advocacy shows how empathy can lead to change. She bridges worlds—Hollywood and humanitarianism—with a shared purpose: protecting the rights, safety, and future of women and girls everywhere. Through her ongoing work with UNFPA, she continues to remind the world that true progress begins when we choose to stand up for one another.
Source: UNFPA
