Emma Watson Has Donated 1 Million To An Anti-Sexual Harassment Campaign

Get the Full StoryThe Harry Potter actor is one of 200 signatories to an open letter calling for an end to sexual harassment at work.

Emma Watson has donated 1 million pounds to a campaign set up to tackle sexual harassment at work.

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Watson's donation is the first one on the crowdfunding page for the newly launched Justice and Equality Fund and was made three days ago.

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The fund aims to offer practical help in three areas: by providing advice and support; by offering legal advice and by campaigning for safer environments.

The campaign said: "Like all big problems, it needs big, bold solutions. We have created the Justice and Equality Fund, to create the far-reaching personal, social, legal and policy changes that will ensure everyone can feel safe at work, at play and at home. Together we can end the culture of harassment, abuse and impunity."

The group behind the campaign, which is overseen by the women's fun Rosa, describe themselves as: "UK-based women from the entertainment industry have come together to challenge the sexual harassment, assault and discrimination that persists across all industries and sections of society."

The donations were made ahead of the BAFTAs on Sunday night in London, the UK film and TV industry's annual awards.

Keira Knightley donated 10,000.

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Tom Hiddleston donated 10,000 and Gugu Mbatha-Raw has donated 1,000.

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Samantha Rennie, the executive director of Rosa, said in a press release: "We’re delighted to have helped catalyse this new fund. Tackling these endemic injustices that hold women back is vital to making Britain a safe, equitable place for everyone to live work and play.

"Women and their organisations have been battling these issues for decades, often isolated, underfunded and ignored. By joining forces with women in the entertainment industry, and across all sectors and professions, we hope to make 2018 a watershed year in creating a just, equitable society free from sexual harassment and violence."

You can contribute to the crowdfunder and find out more here.

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