Aishwarya Rai, a regular at the Cannes Film Festival red carpet is going beyond her glitz and glamour tag. She is beginning to reinvent herself on the global scene as an activist for social and humanitarian causes.
The Bollywood diva will, alongside Queen Noor of Jordan, address a press conference on May 14 at Hotel Martinez here to announce the third edition of the International Tribunes Cinema Verite event that will take place in Geneva (Oct 6 to 8) and Paris (Oct 9-10) later this year.
Cinema Verite is a special film event dedicated to films and social actions that promote human rights and the eight Millennium Development Goals adopted by the United Nations.
The Cinema Verite event, hosted by the Cinema Verite Institute, has in past years seen the participation of Hollywood actors like Susan Sarandon, Meg Ryan, Ellen Birkin and Sharon Stone. Aishwarya will be the first non-Hollywood actress to lend her name to the cause.
Her husband, Abhishek Bachchan, who is here to attend the opening ceremony of the 62nd Cannes Film festival, will also be present at the press meet.
This year’s Cinema Verite event will include a special focus on India with the screening of Ram Gopal Varma’s Sarkar Raj. The 73-minute-film was shot over a period of two years and followed Vandana as she, among other things, supervised work on her organic farm at the foot of the Himalayas, took on American biotech giant Monsanto and fought alongside the Dalit villagers of Kerala to try and close down a Coca-Cola plant.
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Current Updates on Libya Floods and its Helping Country
The recent floods in Libya have caused widespread devastation and left many people in urgent need of assistance. The heavy rainfall has led to flash floods, destroying homes, roads, and infrastructure across the country. In this blog post, we will provide you with the latest updates on the Libya floods and highlight the efforts of the international community in helping the affected population.
As the floods continue to wreak havoc in Libya, neighboring countries have stepped up to provide support. Egypt, for example, has sent humanitarian aid including food, water, and medical supplies to the affected areas. The Egyptian government has also deployed emergency response teams to assist in rescue and relief operations.
Furthermore, international organizations such as the United Nations and the Red Cross have been working tirelessly to provide assistance to those affected by the floods. The United Nations has allocated emergency funds to support relief efforts, while the Red Cross has mobilized its volunteers and resources to provide immediate aid to the affected communities.
In addition to immediate relief efforts, there is also a need for long-term solutions to prevent future floods and mitigate their impact. The Libyan government, with the support of international partners, is working on developing infrastructure and improving drainage systems to better handle extreme weather events.
The situation in Libya remains challenging, but the international community’s response to the floods has been commendable. The support from neighboring countries, international organizations, and the Libyan government is crucial in ensuring that the affected population receives the help they need to recover and rebuild.
