Emma Watson has always been a vocal proponent of equality and feminism, but this year she took another step toward making a real change. In September, Emma, who serves as the UN women global goodwill ambassador, launched the HeForShe campaign. The movement aims to get men involved in the pursuit of equality for women, and her powerful speech at the United Nations called attention to issues like gender, feminism, and human rights. A highlight of Emma's speech was her emphasis on what feminism really is rather than how many perceive it. She said:
"The more I have spoken about feminism, the more I have realized that fighting for women's rights has too often become synonymous with man-hating. If there is one thing I know for certain: it is that this has to stop. For the record, feminism, by definition, is the belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities. It is the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes."
