On September 20, Emma Watson gave a speech about feminism at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. While there she announced the launch of "HeForShe" a campaign for men and boys to advocate for gender equality.
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After the speech she headed to Twitter to ask men to publicly support the movement by using the hashtag #HeForShe.
Wonderful men out there. I'm launching a campaign - #heforshe. Support the women in ur lives and sign up here now! ❤️ http://t.co/EXa64CncgP
1. And many famous men joined in. Including Mr. Harry Styles.
I'm supporting @UN_Women and @EmWatson in #HeForShe As should you..
2. Douglas Booth
I am a passionate supporter of gender equality. @EmWatson @HeForShe @UN_Women
3. Her Harry Potter co-star Matthew Lewis.
So proud of @EmWatson. From the girl I grew up with to the inspirational woman she is today. I'm with you. #heforshe
4. And her Perks of Being a Wallflower co-star Logan Lerman.
My friend @EmWatson delivered a powerful speech to the UN http://t.co/yWtW3mjqBh I support equality. #HeForShe
5. As well as British actor, Tom Hiddleston.
.@EmWatson you are impeccable & extraordinary. I stand with you. I believe in gender equality. #heforshe
6. And James Van Der Beek.
Emma Watson to men: Gender equality is your issue too http://t.co/lC8Y2C92CI Couldn't agree more. Real men support gender equality #HeForShe
7. Joseph Gordon-Levitt went a different direction, with a call to action of his own.
Join the conversation RE: #Feminism for our TV show. I consider myself a Feminist - what about you? WATCH: http://t.co/jjLMQ67bzl
8. Emile Hirsch happily joined in.
#HeForShe Happy to support @EmWatson and the continuous, necessary cause for gender equality on Earth.
9. As did Glee star Chris Colfer.
#HeForShe is a great cause to get behind! Please check it out. So proud of @EmWatson!
10. Actor and activist Mark Ruffalo was all in.
Bravo! Emma Watson at HeForShe 2014 http://t.co/3YndxWHxFg Me and Women Equal. Count me in.
11. As was Luke Newberry.
Brilliantly said @EmWatson #Freedom #HeForShe
12. Simon Pegg gave a touching tribute to the women of his life.
Husband to a wife, father to a daughter, son to a mother. You bet I'm on board, @EmWatson! #heforshe
13. Luke Pasqualino showed that the movement is going global.
I'm committed to #genderequality. I invite you to stand with me. @HeForShe http://t.co/HUC3Q6qZBb @EmWatson
14. And Kiefer Sutherland, who also attended the event at the UN, invited everyone to join.
I am #HeForShe. Inviting all men to stand up for gender equality. @HeforShe http://t.co/mr77cBh2WR
15. Emma's Noah co-star Russell Crowe spoke up.
16. As did Kevin Durand.
Stand up for your women. Stand up for your men. Stand up for equality. #heforshe