Shakira launches UNICEF regional campaign to protect children from violence
At San Salvador's Sports Palace, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and singer-songwriter Shakira greeted thousands of Salvadoran students who took part in a march against violence on Sunday.
"I am very glad to see you all gathered here, knowing that many of you, walking on the streets of your city since early morning, are already taking the first steps towards a better future for El Salvador," she said.
Earlier in the day, more than 8,000 children and adolescents including 6,000 students and 2,300 scouts, marched in the streets of El Salvador's capital city as part of a UNICEF campaign to protect children from violence.
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...of how the "star system", when engaged with the right organization (UNICEF in this case), can have an impact on our society.