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Bardem Joins Calls to Oust Pink from UNICEF Role
22 Sep
Summary
- Javier Bardem supports removing Pink as UNICEF ambassador.
- Pink's comments on Macklemore's pro-Palestine speech sparked controversy.
- A petition to remove Pink has garnered nearly 165,000 signatures.
Javier Bardem has publicly supported the campaign to strip Pink of her UNICEF ambassador title. The actor, a vocal supporter of Palestine, shared a petition on Instagram Stories that advocates for Pink's removal. This action follows Pink's recent criticism of rapper Macklemore's "Free Palestine" speech during a MetLife Stadium performance. Pink had described the speech as "anti-Israel propaganda" that unfairly targeted Jewish fans.
The online petition, which has amassed close to 165,000 signatures as of September 21st, labels Pink's comments a "disheartening display of divisiveness and hatred." It argues that UNICEF ambassadors must maintain the highest standards of neutrality and compassion, particularly for children affected by conflict, deeming Pink's views incompatible with her role.
Pink herself has cited her decade-long dedication as a UNICEF ambassador, stating on September 11th that she has "grieved every one of them, on both sides of that fence" and has personally met with children in conflict zones. However, she has not directly responded to the petition seeking her removal. UNICEF has also not issued a public statement regarding the ongoing campaign.
