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dea1983Cate Blanchett, wearing Givenchy Spring 2014 RTW, arrives at the 3rd Annual AACTA Awards Ceremony at The Star on January 30, 2014 in Sydney, Australia.
Credit to zimbio
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Jan. 30th, 2014
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dea1983Scarlett Johansson ends eight-year run as Oxfam ambassador after controversy over her endorsement of SodaStream
Scarlett Johansson has ended her relationship with a humanitarian group after being criticised over her support for an Israeli soda maker company that operates in the West Bank.
A statement released by Johansson's spokesman on Wednesday said the 29-year-old actress has 'a fundamental difference of opinion' with Oxfam International because the humanitarian group opposes all trade from Israeli settlements, saying they are illegal and deny Palestinian rights.
'Scarlett Johansson has respectfully decided to end her ambassador role with Oxfam after eight years,' the statement said.
'She and Oxfam have a fundamental difference of opinion in regards to the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement. She is very proud of her accomplishments and fundraising efforts during her tenure with Oxfam.'
Earlier this month, The Avengers and Her actress signed on as the first global brand ambassador of SodaStream International Ltd., and she's set to appear in an ad for the at-home soda maker during the Super Bowl on Sunday.
SodaStream has come under fire from pro-Palestinian activists for maintaining a large factory in an Israeli settlement in the West Bank, a territory captured by Israel in 1967 and claimed by the Palestinians.
Some claim the company has been taking advantage of the Palestinian residents who have few other employment options.
In response to the criticism, Johansson said last week she was a 'supporter of economic cooperation and social interaction between a democratic Israel and Palestine.'
Oxfam took issue with Johansson, noting it was 'considering the implications of her new statement and what it means for Ms. Johansson's role as an Oxfam global ambassador.'
Johansson had served as a global ambassador for Oxfam since 2007, raising funds and promoting awareness about global poverty.
In her role as an Oxfam ambassador, she traveled to India, Sri Lanka and Kenya to highlight the impact of traumatic disasters and chronic poverty.
A spokesman for Oxfam said: 'Oxfam has accepted Scarlett Johansson’s decision to step down after eight years as a Global Ambassador and we are grateful for her many contributions.
'While Oxfam respects the independence of our ambassadors, Ms Johansson’s role promoting the company SodaStream is incompatible with her role as an Oxfam Global Ambassador.
'Oxfam believes that businesses, such as SodaStream, that operate in settlements further the ongoing poverty and denial of rights of the Palestinian communities that we work to support. Oxfam is opposed to all trade from Israeli settlements, which are illegal under international law.
'Ms Johansson has worked with Oxfam since 2005 and in 2007 became a Global Ambassador, helping to highlight the impact of natural disasters and raise funds to save lives and fight poverty.'
SodaStream had to make revisions to its Super Bowl ad after it was initially banned for making references to Coke and Pepsi, which are sponsors of the American football championship game.
I don't wanna fuel any political discussions or fights, but as far as I've understood she basically chose money over ideals and charity work...it's a disappointment, imho...
Scarlett Johansson has ended her relationship with a humanitarian group after being criticised over her support for an Israeli soda maker company that operates in the West Bank.
A statement released by Johansson's spokesman on Wednesday said the 29-year-old actress has 'a fundamental difference of opinion' with Oxfam International because the humanitarian group opposes all trade from Israeli settlements, saying they are illegal and deny Palestinian rights.
'Scarlett Johansson has respectfully decided to end her ambassador role with Oxfam after eight years,' the statement said.
'She and Oxfam have a fundamental difference of opinion in regards to the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement. She is very proud of her accomplishments and fundraising efforts during her tenure with Oxfam.'
Earlier this month, The Avengers and Her actress signed on as the first global brand ambassador of SodaStream International Ltd., and she's set to appear in an ad for the at-home soda maker during the Super Bowl on Sunday.
SodaStream has come under fire from pro-Palestinian activists for maintaining a large factory in an Israeli settlement in the West Bank, a territory captured by Israel in 1967 and claimed by the Palestinians.
Some claim the company has been taking advantage of the Palestinian residents who have few other employment options.
In response to the criticism, Johansson said last week she was a 'supporter of economic cooperation and social interaction between a democratic Israel and Palestine.'
Oxfam took issue with Johansson, noting it was 'considering the implications of her new statement and what it means for Ms. Johansson's role as an Oxfam global ambassador.'
Johansson had served as a global ambassador for Oxfam since 2007, raising funds and promoting awareness about global poverty.
In her role as an Oxfam ambassador, she traveled to India, Sri Lanka and Kenya to highlight the impact of traumatic disasters and chronic poverty.
A spokesman for Oxfam said: 'Oxfam has accepted Scarlett Johansson’s decision to step down after eight years as a Global Ambassador and we are grateful for her many contributions.
'While Oxfam respects the independence of our ambassadors, Ms Johansson’s role promoting the company SodaStream is incompatible with her role as an Oxfam Global Ambassador.
'Oxfam believes that businesses, such as SodaStream, that operate in settlements further the ongoing poverty and denial of rights of the Palestinian communities that we work to support. Oxfam is opposed to all trade from Israeli settlements, which are illegal under international law.
'Ms Johansson has worked with Oxfam since 2005 and in 2007 became a Global Ambassador, helping to highlight the impact of natural disasters and raise funds to save lives and fight poverty.'
SodaStream had to make revisions to its Super Bowl ad after it was initially banned for making references to Coke and Pepsi, which are sponsors of the American football championship game.
I don't wanna fuel any political discussions or fights, but as far as I've understood she basically chose money over ideals and charity work...it's a disappointment, imho...
