LUMLEY AND RICHARDSON JOIN WOMEN’S RIGHTS CAMPAIGN
British actresses JOANNA LUMLEY and MIRANDA RICHARDSON are among stars who have spoken out to support women’s rights in a new public service announcement.
Former Bond girl Lumley and Oscar nominee Richardson signed up to take part in anti-poverty charity ActionAid’s Get Lippy campaign, which highlights inequality around the globe.
They were joined by singers Beverley Knight and Sophie Ellis-Bextor in a promo clip celebrating women’s rights, which was filmed to mark the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day on 8 March (11).
Lumley says, "I have travelled in all kinds of countries so I know some of the terrible disadvantages women have been struggling under and continue to struggle under all across the world. I want them to know that we are going to help, we are there for you.
"It’s obvious what women are best at. Multi-tasking, we are genetically able to multi-task - men can’t do that. What’s worst? The way we have been discriminated against in all religions and in all societies throughout all time." Richardson adds, "Women have amazing imagination in just about any situation."
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