Emma Watson at the HeForShe Campaign 2014 - Official UN Video 

1000 points to gryffindor

I love the subtitles: **gets cut off by applause** **lots of clapping** **gets cut off again**

the person who did the subtitles deserves a payrise. "gets cut off again" "lots of clapping"

she truly grasped gender inequality by speaking about both genders, this speech was very powerful. made me tear up aswell.

The way she spoke about men being as much victims of stereotypes as women is what defined her vision. THIS is feminism.

It's been literally 6 years and we are still fighting here

Why I feel like crying while listening to her The way she beautifully conveyed this msg She is incredible

She wore white as it's the colour of peace and typically worn by messengers. And she managed to call out patriarchy, men and sexism in a way in which men would *listen* and be open instead of automatically feeling threatened. My guy: women's success does not negate your own.

Thank you Emma, your words, "If not me, WHO?" "If not now, WHEN?" I will always remember them.

THIS is feminism. Wanting EQUALITY not man hating. Inspiring speech we can all take a lesson from

Dumbledore would be providing a life time supply of points for Griffindor

Believe it or not, but this speech got soo popular in my country india, that now we have to study this as a chapter for our English exam, in college

"In my nervousness for this speech and in my moments of doubts I've told myself firmly...if not me...who?...If not now...when?"

I loved how she addressed both genders

I have friends, girls, who don't want to say they are feminists, like it is something negative. And some boys who scoff at the idea of "feminist-girls". They're ignorant of the meaning of the word itself, for feminism means equality between both genders and not women on top, men below! My words are brushed off when I try to tell my friends that that's not the case; maybe I would be taken more seriously if I spoke more firmly, and that's why I look up to Emma Watson so much. The confidence in her words, and the way she has dedicated her life to women's activism, when she could have just been a successful actor as she is, is admirable. She didn't take the easy way out. She is one of my role models, and I aspire to be like her someday.

I learnt way too much from that single speech. She’s such a brave and inspirational woman to be standing up there and getting it out there- without fear of judgment. All of her lines were so powerful!

"How can you expect a change in the world if only half of the population is invited or feel welcomed to participate " This line shows how any movement needs to be inclusive. Without the other gender helping us out, forget hating on the movement, we will not be successful.

She was so nervous,and her voice always remind me of Hermione.I thought I saw Hermione’s campaign speech at the ministry of magic.

After everything she said, there are still a bunch of people who consider feminism as hate towards men. She literally pointed out that men also face disparity in day-to-day life.

THIS is the true definition of feminism, men can suffer of gender stereotypes too. She is such an inspiration, I admire her a lot. She addressed to both genders and not to women only, and she talks about human's rights and not just women's rights.

This speech basically helped me understand what feminism truly means.

Thats the kind of girl that young girls should look up to.

What an inspirational young woman. Yes, this speech was amazing, but what is truly amazing is the example she is, and has been, in the years since giving this speech. She is incredible.

This was literally my first introduction to feminism at age 12. Emma Watson, you are truly a gift to humanity. ❤

Wow. Emma absolutely killed it. Her speech was amazing, and so heartfelt. I'm disappointed though, reading through the comments. Are people actually FIGHTING against what she was trying to say? She gave examples of how men and women have struggles, and yet the comment section is a ridiculous pit of childish arguments about "who has it worse." Grow up, people. Please. I agree with the point she made, about the word "feminism" being an automatic deterant. It shouldn't be. If you agree that there needs to be a change worldwide for both men and women, equality between the sexes, then congratulations, you are a feminist. If you don't like the word, don't use it! But don't attempt to make ridiculous arguments about this amazing cause because you think that to be a feminist is to be a man hating, privilaged woman who has too much time on her hands. Men can be feminists too. And for those of you complaining about Emma's status and the fact that she has "nothing to complain about" I find that appalling. Yes, she is rich, and educated, and famous. And she is using the power she has to spread a message to the world. Is this not better than having power yet doing nothing with it? People complain about rich, succesful people not doing anything to benefit society. And then they attack the ones who do. Well, your bitterness will get you nowhere. I sincerely applaude Emma for her role as a UN ambassador and as a role model for people everywhere.

I love how she is a living proof of everything she says. When you look at her and listen to her brilliant and intelligent speech, you immediately realize that women deserve no less and must be treated accordingly. She embodies the true feminism, which is headed towards ACTUAL gender equality where everyone, including men, is free to be themselves, and I really admire her for that.

Emma watson is such an icon and just overall amazing I love her work and the message she puts out

The way she addressed men's problems as well in this mindset of the society was just brilliant. 👏👏

She is so much like Hermione. Strong, intelligent and independent. Amazing speech.

She looks so nervous when she's talking and I feel nervous as well. I'm so happy when they clap for her and encourage her to continue. She may be nervous, but she nailed it.

she spoke so eloquently and calmly. she spoke her speech with grace and it was beautiful. when she did this she was in her early twenties and you can see how fricken intelligent she is. i applaud her.

Emma Watson had me see the words "equality" and "feminism" in a different way. All these movements, beliefs, and my religion, Christianity, make me want to right every wrong in the world for a good and a better world. Thank you Emma Watson for your art and your ambition for equality between genders. May God keep blessing you. Namárië.

Such an inspiration.

I love how she seems very nervous at first, and is reading her paper. Then she gains confidence and looks at the audience.

I will always remember this speech of Emma Watson 👍❤️😌😌

this really is a speech that doesn't have teleprompter, she nailed it.

Lost count of how many times I have watched this.

"How can we affect change in the world, when only half of it is invited or feels welcomed to participate in the conversation? Men I would like to take this opportunity to extend your formal invitation. Gender equality is your issue too." "I've seen young men suffering from mental illness unable to ask for help for fear of it would make them less of a man" Beautifully stated Emma.

literally everything every person doubted about her she proves wrong in thirteen minutes. She is the definition of equality.

i hope every single person will have the chance to here this.....

My problem is that I can only like the video once....

Emma at 10:06 - I've been asking myself the same question. Rupert grint in the half-blood prince movie: Believe me professor, I've been asking myself the same question for six years.

I remember this speech and how her vision change the conversation. She really set points no one wanted to see or that they saw and never talked about

I really appreciate such great personalities like Emma Watson..❤

"Both men and women should feel free to be sensitive. Both men and women should feel free to be strong. It is time we perceive gender on a spectrum - instead of two sides of opposing ideals". That perfectly sums it all up. Thank you Emma.

Emma for president🙋‍♀️

Emma is such an icon; i love her so much and i'm glad to call her my idol.

Here I am almost a decade later watching this and being proud we have a Emma like her and a lot more to come. This was published when I was a young girl. I am clapping even though nobody heard, but one day inshallah I will be standing were she is and being one of many more feminists ❤.

She is so strong, intelligent and independent just like Hermione! I love Emma but seriously I don't see how people can be against this.

I am a young girl who has been a feminist since I figured out what it was. Emma Watson is a true inspiration and the best role model I will ever have. I always watch this video whenever I want to be reminded of the good people in this world.

Emma just described feminism perfectly. This is what we call feminism.... Inspirational❤❤❤❤

This is such an amazing speech and eloquently delivered. Thank you, Emma Watson. You are a role model for women and girls across the globe. Not only the words she conveys but also her presence that is humble and classy.

Her willingness to reach out in compassion to men is one of the many reasons why this speech is so powerfully motivational. As a man, this feels like a personal invitation, not one made to a group of people I'll never meet.

Notice that she does not call on women to promote men's issues, only men. Many men have supported women to solve women's issues, but very very few women support solution of men's issues. The is no UN Men Goodwill Ambassador.

1,000,000 points to gryffindor

The world doesn't need men to be more like women. The world needs men to be men. And women to be women.

she calls it feminism. i call it humanism. the word feminism just sounds like it favors females over males in the same way masculism favors males over females. if you want equality fight for humanity, not for a specific gender

I wish more feminists were like her. She is a true feminist, one that cares about both men and women. While I agree with some people in the comments, I don't feel that statistics have anything to do with what Miss Watson is trying to say. She said in this speech that both men and women should be equal and free to be the kind of person they wish to be. She is not siding for one more than the other, despite her campaign's name, she is attempting to try to help both men and women achieve equality and equal rights. I know that men statistically have more difficult situations such as death, suicide, cancer than women do, and that is part of her campaign, she wants the world to hear both sides of the story. Not just oh women get breast cancer, and no real publicity for the issues that men endure across the world. She is saying she doesn't like feminists who hate and despise men, because she clearly does not despise men and not all feminists are men hating Nazis. There are a lot of those kind of women out there, and that is what she is addressing in her speech, she is saying she doesn't approve of the idea that gender is more important than any other. Either men or women. One day I really hope I can get the chance to meet Emma Watson so that I can shake her hand as two people who feel equality for all is important.

I love the way she tells words and when she tells stories, her voice is smooth and strong.

I LOVE EMMA WATSON

You can't be mad at Feminism being called 'Feminism', when the entire human race is known as 'mankind'

As a male, I really love to listen to this speech whilst cooking for my family. It's so inspiring.

Love how the people clap and it actually follows the beats of the music when Emma Watson comes up to the stage

It's been 7 years ?? Omg , she is amazing

Gotta watch this for homework

Every single human being needs to see this and take lessons from this.

this is so inspirational. Emma Watson has been my role model since I was 8.

Thank you Emma for this inspiring words! We're now in 2021 and not much changed this far.. i hope it’ll change soon

This is one young lady I would love to sit down with and have a cup of coffee and a long conversation with. Enjoy a good intelligent conversation.

"if men don't have to control, women won't need to be controlled" she said some very meaningful things, I know I started listening to this speech a woman and ended listening to it : a proud feminist.

If you want to know who is the oppressor all you have to do is figure out who you are not allowed to criticize.

almost a decade later it's not going how she expected

can everyone please note that emma is not advocating for rights for only one part of the population? She's stating that we should not rest until EVERYONE has the same rights.

The comments on this video are disgusting. If you don't agree, don't comment. The ignorance and blame is shameful. She has one hope in this, and its for people to understand that, no we're not equal but we are not trying to 'over shadow' men or 'get them to serve us' its literally comments like all these that prove how misunderstood feminism is. Do some research before commenting, we can't be equal if others don't see us as equal, she's literally asking for men and women to be treated equal, race and gender aside, we are all human and WE ALL DESERVE EQUALITY..

It's been 7 years and still we are fighting

I was touched by her speech

She is such a good person, like Hermione standing up for what's right with freedom of house elves, she stands up for women.

I'd say she's like a real-life Hermione, isn't she? It was a great speech, bravo, Emma!

I cannot agree more as a 14 year old boy I can say that I see first hand how much my mom and my female teachers work.

I’ve never heard such a great speech! The words just spilled out of her and it was perfect.😊🙌🙌🙌

How does the freakin UN have 360p like really guys

While listening to this I never saw Emma as hermione or one of the hp cast...I saw her as what she is. This speech is so thoughtful

i love emma so much she’s my biggest idol

A wonderful speech by a beautiful kind soul.

I love her. Amazing. She was even praised by Sir Alan Rickman for this speech.

but if women are inherently equal to men, why do they need men's help to end perceived inequality?

Does anyone simple listen to this, because her voice is so incredibly nice?

A great respect for Emma Watson!

If I were her daughter in the future and came across this I would be so incredibly proud to be her kid.

She has truly had such an impact on my life to be more involved and to work harder and get smarter

I love emma watson she is a good girl

She is so superb... So much inspiration in this speech.. I really love her..

When my teacher said we were doing speeches in English now, I immediately knew I wanted to talk about Gender Inequality. I wanted to spread the word about this global problem. Emma Watson Inspired me.

My friend: why are you so obsessed with Emma Watson? Me: watch this!!

The statesman Edmund Burke said: " All that is needed for the forces of evil to triumph is for good men and women to do nothing." I totally agree with every word of Emma Watson´s speech. Thank you very much for the formal invitation.

Gosh! How many times I gonna listen to this!

Why do men get so offended at the word 'feminist?'. It's EQUAL rights, I work in a field that is majority men and have been told by my supervisor that I can't work with another woman because I need a man to protect me. Are you men so ignorant to think that sexism in the western world is 100% gone? The fact that men face issues of their own does not mean that women don't. Why can we not work on the inequalities for both sexes together?

Omg Emma , I'm crying rn . She is so beautiful ,inside and out

Emma Watson actually talked about gender equality and not just women equality

This video ia becoming 7 years tomorrow.