Richard Gere ~ Activism Around the World
| Richard Gere Attends House Hearing On Tibet WASHINGTON - MARCH 13: Special Envoy of the Dalai Lama Lodi Gyari (L), actor Richard Gere (2nd R) and others talk prior to a hearing before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Capitol Hill March 13, 2007 in Washington, DC. Gere called on Congress to push for autonomy for Tibet from China. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) |
| US actor Richard Gere, a longtime follow... Washington, UNITED STATES: US actor Richard Gere, a longtime follower of the Dalai Lama, attends the 'Mind and Life XIII: Investigating the Mind 2005 / The Science and Clinical Applications of Meditation' 08 November 2005 at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington. Sitting with Gere is his wife US actress Carey Lowell. AFP PHOTO/Tim SLOAN (Photo credit should read TIM SLOAN/AFP/Getty Images) |
| Richard Gere VLAARDINGEN, AMSTERDAM - SEPTEMBER 2005: Actor Richard Gere who campaigns on behalf of international human rights and humanitarian causes. He is photographed meeting the local towns folk after a ceremony in Vlaardingen, Holland, where he accepted the Geuzen Medal on behalf of the ICT from the Dutch Geuzenverzet 1940-1945 Foundation. The medal honours individuals and organisations who characterise the spirit of resistance against repression. The Hollywood star has been the Chairman of the International Campaign for Tibet since 1997, and is a close friend of the Dalai Lama. (Photo by Tom Stoddart Archive/Getty Images) |
| Richard Gere AMSTERDAM - SEPTEMBER 2005: Actor Richard Gere who campaigns on behalf of international human rights and humanitarian causes. The Hollywood star has been the Chairman of the International Campaign for Tibet since 1997, and is a close friend of the Dalai Lama. (Photo by Tom Stoddart Archive/Getty Images) |
PETRA, JORDAN: Hollywood actor Richard Gere attends a gala dinner in the ancient city of Petra, 230km south of Amman, 17 May 2005. The Dalai Lama and former US president Bill Clinton are among the Nobel laureates and celebrities gathering in Petra this week with the lofty goal of trying to fix the world's woes. A total of 36 of the world's top thinkers in economics, medicine, physics and literature are expected to attend the May 18-19 conference, being hosted by Jordan's King Abdullah II and Nobel Peace Prize Winner Elie Wiesel. AFP PHOTO/RABIH MOGHRABI (Photo credit should read RABIH MOGHRABI/AFP/Getty Images) |
| Gyuto Monks NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 21: (HOLLYWOOD REPORTER OUT) Gyuto Monks perform during the 'Healing the Divide' a benefit concert for peace and reconciliation hosted by actor Richard Gere and attended by His Holiness The Dalai Lama, at Lincoln Center on September 21, 2003 in New York City, NY. (Photo by Adam Rountree/Getty Images) |
| Dalai Lama NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 21: (HOLLYWOOD REPORTER OUT) His Holiness The Dalai Lama attends the 'Healing the Divide' a benefit concert for peace and reconciliation hosted by actor Richard Gere, at Lincoln Center on September 21, 2003 in New York City, NY. (Photo by Adam Rountree/Getty Images) |
| Richard Gere Visits Mahmoud Abbas In West Bank RAMALLAH, WEST BANK - APRIL 5: In this handout photo from the Palestinian Press Office (PPO), Palestinian Leader Mahmoud Abbas talks with visiting American Hollywood star Richard Gere at his office on April 5, 2005 in Ramallah, West Bank. Gere is a well-known supporter of the Palestinian people, but he angered Palestinians in January by releasing a TV commercial in an effort to motivate the public to vote in the forthcoming elections. (Photo by PPO via Getty Images) |
| US cinema actor and AIDS campaigner Rich... BOMBAY, INDIA: US cinema actor and AIDS campaigner Richard Gere gestures during the launch of the 'Heroes Project' in Bombay,07 July 2004 The Heroes Project is aimed to mobilize society and media industry to fight against HIV/AIDS in India.Healing the Divide has received a grant of some 2.4 million US Dollars from Avahan,the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's in India that will implement the Heroes Project through the Gere Foundation that has committed 250.000 US Dollars towards public service announcement and health,as media organisation Star India commits itself with 14 million US Dollars worth of air time towards the project. AFP PHOTO/Sebastian D'SOUZA |
| Actor Richard Gere Speaks At AIDS Symposium In NYC NEW YORK - DECEMBER 3: Actor Richard Gere (L), amfAR founder Dr. Mathilde Krim (C) and designer Kenneth Cole attend the World AIDS Day Symposium at Columbia University December 3, 2002 in New York City. (Photo by Lawrence Lucier/Getty Images) |
| The Dalai Lama (R) and US actor Richard The Dalai Lama (R) and US actor Richard Gere address members of the news media 16 September, 2003 at the Guggenheim Museum in New York. The two discussed the Dalai Lama's visit to NYC which will include a public talk in Central Park. AFP PHOTO Don EMMERT (Photo credit should read DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images) |
| US movie star Richard Gere prays with several Tibe... TAIPEI, TAIWAN - JANUARY 10: US movie star Richard Gere prays with several Tibetan Buddhist Lama for world peace before speaking at the opening ceremony of his photo exhibition in Taipei 10 January. Gere encountered protesters from a right-wing group upon his arrival to the exhibition, who accused Gere of support Tibetan independence. (Photo credit should read TAO-CHUAN YEH/AFP/Getty Images) |
Updated at 4:20 PM on May 3, 1999
Actor Richard Gere in refugee plea (BBC)
Richard Gere in a camp at Stenkovic, near Skopje, last week. Photo by AP.
Hollywood actor Richard Gere has called on the US and UK governments to do
more to help refugees caught up in the Kosovo crisis.
Speaking in the Macedonian capital of Skopje, the Pretty Woman star said
thousands of the refugees he met during his six-day visit to the Balkans wanted
to go to safe haven countries.
He added all the countries involved in Nato's bombing raids had a responsibility
to take a leading role in helping refugees.
He said: "Considering the bombing is being led by the US and British, their
commitment to take refugees must be much, much higher.
"It is certainly up to the developed countries of the world, especially Nato
countries, to take much more responsibility more than they have."
Gere said the Yugoslav government's claims that many refugees were fleeing to
escape Nato attacks were untrue.
Refugees 'tortured, abused and frightened'
"Every one of them had a story of being tortured, abused, and frightened out of
their minds because of the regular forces of the Serb army, police and
paramilitaries," he said.
"This situation is very clear where the force, the terror is coming from."
He added he had asked to be allowed to stay overnight in one of the camps, but
he had been refused permission on security grounds.
Gere is best known for his support of Tibetan independence, but arrived in the
Balkans last week to tour refugee camps and talk to relief workers.
Upon arrival in Macedonia last week he said: "I support many humanitarian
causes. I'm just trying to find out what's happening for myself. If there's any way
to help then I'll do it."
Actor Richard Gere in refugee plea (BBC)
Richard Gere in a camp at Stenkovic, near Skopje, last week. Photo by AP.
Hollywood actor Richard Gere has called on the US and UK governments to do
more to help refugees caught up in the Kosovo crisis.
Speaking in the Macedonian capital of Skopje, the Pretty Woman star said
thousands of the refugees he met during his six-day visit to the Balkans wanted
to go to safe haven countries.
He added all the countries involved in Nato's bombing raids had a responsibility
to take a leading role in helping refugees.
He said: "Considering the bombing is being led by the US and British, their
commitment to take refugees must be much, much higher.
"It is certainly up to the developed countries of the world, especially Nato
countries, to take much more responsibility more than they have."
Gere said the Yugoslav government's claims that many refugees were fleeing to
escape Nato attacks were untrue.
Refugees 'tortured, abused and frightened'
"Every one of them had a story of being tortured, abused, and frightened out of
their minds because of the regular forces of the Serb army, police and
paramilitaries," he said.
"This situation is very clear where the force, the terror is coming from."
He added he had asked to be allowed to stay overnight in one of the camps, but
he had been refused permission on security grounds.
Gere is best known for his support of Tibetan independence, but arrived in the
Balkans last week to tour refugee camps and talk to relief workers.
Upon arrival in Macedonia last week he said: "I support many humanitarian
causes. I'm just trying to find out what's happening for myself. If there's any way
to help then I'll do it."
| USA - UN - AIDS Event - Richard Gere Actor and activist Richard Gere speaks during an HIV/AIDS event called 'An Evening of Remembrance and Hope: Uniting the World Against AIDS' in the General Assembly hall at United Nations headquarters. Photographer: Justin Lane Date Photographed: June 1, 2006 |
| U.S. actor Gere shakes hands with Israel's Foreign Minister Shalom in Jerusalem U.S. actor Richard Gere (R) shakes hands with Israel's Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom in Jerusalem April 6, 2005. Gere is on a private visit to Israel and the Palestinain territories. ISRAEL OUT REUTERS |
| Hollywood star Gere gestures as he speaks during a news conference to promote public awareness regarding HIV/AIDS in New Delhi Hollywood star Richard Gere (R) gestures as he speaks during a news conference to promote public awareness regarding HIV/AIDS, in New Delhi January 6, 2005. India's prime minister vowed on Thursday to step up government efforts to fight HIV/AIDS as top media firms pledged to start a campaign against disease in the country with the world's second-highest number of infections. |
| U.S. ACTOR RICHARD GERE PLACES A PAPER AT WESTERN WALL IN JERUSALEMS OLD CITY U.S. actor Richard Gere places a paper with a wish as he visits Judaism's holiest site the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City December 9, 2003. Gere is on a private visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories. |
| 2004 RNC - U.S. Constitution Reading Actor Richard Gere reads the U.S. Constitution during a serial reading of the document held by People for the American Way Foundation in Cooper Union's Great Hall. The original U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights copies were viewed by participants during the event. |
| HOLLYWOOD STAR RICHARD GERE LISTENS TO HIV POSITIVE ORPHAN IN BOMBAY Original caption: Hollywood star Richard Gere (R) listens to thirteen-year-old HIV positive Indian orphan, Murugesh Krishnan, during a press conference prior to ' A Time for Heroes India" , a charity event for children suffering from AIDS, in Bombay, December 20, 2002. Gere, who has built bonds with India though his work with AIDS victims, attended the entertainment event along with top Bollywood personalities. India has four million people suffering from HIV or AIDS, making it second only to South Africa, and a U.S. report warned the figure could surge to 20-25 million by 2010. REUTERS |
| HOLLYWOOD STAR RICHARD GERE ATTENDS OPENING OF AIDS CARE HOME IN NEW DELHI Original caption: Hollywood star Richard Gere, donning an Indian ornamental mark on his forehead, listens to speakers during the opening of Naz AIDS care home in New Delhi, December 18, 2002. Gere, who founded the care home, opened a 20-bed center to provide safe and supportive environment for the care of women and children orphaned by AIDS. REUTERS |
| Richard Gere Original caption: 6/15/1998-Washington, DC: Richard Gere at a rally for Tibetan freedom, on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol building. |
| Former US president Bill Clinton talks to US actor Richard Gere in Petra, Jordan Former U.S. president Bill Clinton (L) talks to U.S. actor Richard Gere on the second day of the gathering of the Nobel Laureates meeting at the ancient city of Petra, Jordan May 19, 2005. The two-day conference of Nobel laureates include panel discussions on peace, security, economic development, poverty, health, environmental science education, media and culture. |
| Actor and activist Gere during wreath laying ceremony in Vlaardingen Richard Gere pays respect during a wreath laying ceremony at the Geuzen resistance monument in Vlaardingen, The Netherlands March 12, 2005. Gere and the International Campaign for Tibet Foundation accepted the prestigious Geuzen award from the Dutch Geuzenverzet 1940-1945 Foundation. The Geuzen Medal honours the work of organizations and individuals who characterize the spirit of resistance against repression. The event coincides with the anniversary of the March 10 Uprising against Chinese rule in Tibet in 1959, which led to the escape of the Dalai Lama from Tibet |
Richard Gere in Vlaardingen Actor and activist Richard Gere speaks during an interview with Reuters Television after a press conference announcing this year's Geuzen Medal winner in Vlaardingen, The Netherlands. Gere will accept the prestigious award from the Foundation on behalf of The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) at a ceremony on March 12, 2005. The Geuzen Medal honors the work of organizations and individuals who characterize the spirit of resistance against repression. The event coincides with the anniversary of the March 10 Uprising against Chinese rule in Tibet in 1959, which led to the escape of the Dalai Lama from Tibet. |
| HOLLYWOOD STAR RICHARD GERE SMILES AT NEWS CONFERENCE ON AIDS IN BOMBAY Hollywood star Richard Gere smiles during a news conference to launch India's new AIDS awareness project in Bombay July 7, 2004. Gere is in the city to increase AIDS awareness around the country, which has more than 4.5 million HIV-infected people. |
| Richard Gere Supports Tibetan Hunger Striker in NYC Actor and activist Richard Gere lends support to Tibetan hunger strikers on their 12th day fast outside the United Nations. |
| ACTOR RICHARD GERE AND SECRETARY GENERAL KOFI ANNAN Original caption: Actor Richard Gere (L) speaks with Secretary General Kofi Annan (R) at the start of a meeting at the United Nations in New York on December 18, 2000. Gere, an activist on behalf of the Tibetan people and friend of the Dalai Lama, gave Annan a copy of his book "Pilgrim," a collection of photos the actor took on trips to India, Nepal, and Tibet. |
| Richard Gere at Tibetan Benefit October 29, 1997 Actor Richard Gere attends a dinner to benefit the international campaign for Tibet. |
| 2ND MEDIA SPOTLIGHT AWARDS, AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL. Richard Gere was honored with one of the awards given out to those who fight for human rights' causes. September 28, 1998 |
| RICHARD GERE TAKES A STAND FOR TIBET Date Photographed: July 28, 1992 |
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