On Monday, September 30th, William P. Lauder, Executive Chairman of the Estée Lauder Companies, was honored with a 2024 Humanitarian Award by the United Nations Association at a dinner celebrating the 79th Anniversary of the United Nation at the Metropolitan Club in New York.

Mr. Lauder and the company were honored for their deep commitment to environmental sustainability and fierce advocacy for the advancement of women.

Since the visionary Mrs. Estée Lauder founded The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) in 1946, the company has been advancing possibilities for women around the world. Today, ELC continues to honor her legacy by ensuring that the success our founder fought for is accessible to all.

ELC is committed to helping build a world where there are limitless possibilities for all women and girls. They are seeking, supporting, and scaling opportunities to champion women’s health, develop women leaders and entrepreneurs, and advocate for women’s and girls’ education globally.

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Other honorees included: Catherine Russell, Executive Director, UNICEF, who was honored on behalf of UNICEF’s efforts in supporting the education of women and girls, reducing gender-based violence and defending children’s rights, and Sima Bahous, Executive Director, UN Women, who was honored for advancing gender equality and empowering women and girls.