David Beckham says âgirls are held backâ in awards ceremony speech
The former footballer was honoured with a Crystal Award at the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Switzerland.
David Beckham speaks as he receives a Crystal Award during the ceremony for the Crystal Awards at the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland (Michael Buholzer/Keystone via AP)
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David Beckham said âI want my daughter Harper to have the same opportunities as her brothers and that should be the case for all girls everywhereâ as he was recognised as a cultural leader.
The ex-England footballer was honoured with a Crystal Award at the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Switzerland on Monday, for his âextraordinary leadership and humanitarianismâ in protecting âthe rights of the most vulnerable childrenâ.
On route to collecting the award, Unicef goodwill ambassador Beckham hugged Melanie Brown, the former Spice Girls bandmate of his wife Victoria Beckham â with whom he shares four children.
David Beckham speaks next to Hilde Schwab (Michael Buholzer/Keystone via AP)
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âToday, there are more children in need and at risk than any time in recent history, and it is always the most vulnerable children who face the biggest challenges â especially girls,â 49-year-old Beckham said on stage.
âGirls are held back by poverty, girls are held back by violence, girls are held back by discrimination.
âIâm lucky enough to be a father of three boys and one beautiful girl.
âI want my daughter Harper to have the same opportunities as her brothers, and that should be the case for all girls everywhere.
âBeing a girl shouldnât determine what you can do, where you can go, and who you can become.â
David Beckham and daughter Harper in 2019 (John Walton/PA)
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Beckham said that the female adolescent population represent the âlargest generation of future leaders and innovators that the world has ever knownâ.
âWhat an exciting prospect if we can unlock their potential and support their development,â he said.
âBut girls need more than words. They need opportunities. They need collective action, and they need investment.â
Beckham described it as a âprivilegeâ to have been a Unicef goodwill ambassador for 20 years.
David Beckham prepares to speak after receives a Crystal Award from Hilde Schwab (Michael Buholzer/Keystone via AP)
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âDuring this time, I have been blessed to watch my own family grow as a father and as an activist for childrenâs rights, I know how important it is to listen to our children â to hear their stories, to shine a light on their struggles and to fight for their future,â he added.
Hilde Schwab presented the award to Beckham, saying his âlegacy reflects his dedication to using his fame for social change, leaving a lasting impactâ.
âDavid Beckham has emerged as a powerful global leader in advocacy for the rights of vulnerable children worldwide, using his platform and resources to create lasting positive change,â the co-founder of the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship added.
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