Facing It Together: Nicole Kidman lends her name to UN campaign to end violence against women

By Bianca Soldani for Daily Mail Australia

Published: 17:40 EST, 3 March 2016 | Updated: 18:41 EST, 3 March 2016

In the lead up to International Women's Day on March 8, one of Australia's most recognised females has leant her face to the plight to end violence against women. 

Nicole Kidman is fronting the UN's Face It Together campaign which asks people around the world to share a photo of themselves as a pledge of support.

A goodwill ambassador to the United Nations herself, the 48-year-old actress is seen smiling mildly on the campaign's website before her features start to slowly morph into those of other participants. 

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End violence against women: Nicole Kidman is fronting the UN's Face It Together campaign which asks people around the world to share a photo of themselves as a pledge of support

End violence against women: Nicole Kidman is fronting the UN's Face It Together campaign which asks people around the world to share a photo of themselves as a pledge of support

A man with a shaved head and glasses appears out of the outline of Nicole's face first, with those of other men and women following thereafter under the tagline of 'the face opposing violence against women'.

An accompanying video uses the example of the Pacific where violence is at epidemic levels with two in three women experiencing it in their lifetime.

It explains: 'Violence against women in the Pacific region is one of the most pervasive violations of human rights.

Morph: A man with a shaved head and glasses appears out of the outline of Nicole's face

Morph: A man with a shaved head and glasses appears out of the outline of Nicole's face

'One of the least prosecuted crimes, one of the greatest threats to peace, security and development. 

'In their lifetime, anywhere from 66 to 100 per cent of women will experience violence. Violence is reinforced where its allowed to stay hidden and the survivor's voices remain unheard.'

Doing her part to promote the campaign, Nicole shared her photo to her official Facebook page writing: 'I joined the face opposing violence against women.

Shocking statistics: An accompanying video uses the example of the Pacific where violence is at epidemic levels with two in three women experiencing it in their lifetime

Shocking statistics: An accompanying video uses the example of the Pacific where violence is at epidemic levels with two in three women experiencing it in their lifetime

'Pledge your image too, and make a donation to support UN Women's work to end violence against women and girls. Let's #FaceItTogether.' 

As a goodwill ambassador, Nicole last year drew criticism after she fronted a new ad campaign for Etihad Airways.

In an open letter, the Association Of Professional Flight Attendants argued that Nicole's commercial endeavours were in direct opposition to her role with the UN as the airline company 'are well-known in our industry for their discriminatory labour practices and deplorable treatment of female employees'.

Donations can be made via the campaign website or through the purchase the official scarf from Esprit – 100% of the proceeds of which will go to combating violence against women and girls in the Pacific

Un role: Nicole is a goodwill ambassador to the United Nations

Un role: Nicole is a goodwill ambassador to the United Nations

 

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