New York - United Nations

The glamorous iconic entertainer, activist, and media mogul Cynthia Basinet, best known for her sultry stylings and social influence returns to the United Nations for the 16th occasion on behalf of this cyber and media war on intellectual property.

Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and activist for social change, Cynthia Basinet made it clear that she had visited the Sahrawi refugee camps 22 years before she continued “I have watched for decades, powerless as photo ops after photo ops were just re-enactments from my real life. Published or private. This slow encroachment due to ever growing thirst for more content continues to threaten Women’s rights, aiding and abetting systemic racism, ageism destroying creativity and diversity, in the process. The World has been subjected to this warfare, constantly staged and re-enacted. For decades… As The Sahrawi refugees continue to sit in a stale mate of Displacement for over 40 years, as more join that same reality.That same fate. Now most recently, Ukraine According to the UNHRC United Nations, human rights, Council 2022, 108.4 million were forcibly displaced worldwide…”

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Cynthia visited the Western Sahara in 2001 in efforts to raise awareness for the Saharwian refugees living in peaceful self-determination.

She was subsequently nominated for a shared Nobel Peace Prize as part of the "1000 Peace Women Across the Globe" in 2005.

Always on the political and social forefront, Cynthia's supportive persona and far reaching impact of her style and thoughts have been embraced for decades by the media subsequently diverting and diluting her voice and the rights of women and the marginalized.

More about Cynthia Basinet

While Cynthia’s vibrant career has seen her walk the runways of Europe, appear in print, commercials and hit the screens as a SAGAFTRA actress, it’s her jazz style vocals and glamorous persona starting with her first hit putting the “sultry” in Eartha Kitt’s “Santa Baby” (originally recorded for love Jack Nicholson, miscredited to Marilyn Monroe) have always been a form of self-expression that listeners across the world have connected with. Away from her musical achievements, Cynthia has strived to make changes for the world, aiding the Saharawi people at refugee camps in Western Sahara, and advocating fair rights, including the current strike of union workers in the entertainment industry. She has even written a book, “How To Be Civil In An Uncivil World”, and hosts a podcast, “The World According to Cynthia”. Currently residing and recording in Nashville, Cynthia is long considered "one of the truly great voices of our time". She is often compared to the greats of country and jazz including Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Diane Washington, Sarah Vaughn and influence over contemporary artists and pop culture .

Whether she inspires people through her activist work or through her music, Cynthia Basinet’s dedication has won over the hearts of many and will continue to do so for a long time.

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