“Listen to Her: UN Women’s Night: the most international women’s event at Cannes Film Festival

CANNES, May 14, 2025 — During the 78th Cannes Film Festival, where the eyes of the world are focused, an event representing the pinnacle of contemporary women’s intellect, courage and influence rocked the Carlton Hotel. Launched by UNESCO Ambassador for Peace Guila Clara Kessous, organized by Parole Paris founders Alice Chen and Naomi Massengo, and co-organized by United Society Council investor Jessica Chaijaya, the event was the culmination of the “Listen to Her Parole UN Women” campaign. The “Listen to Her Parole UN Women’s Night” was the most influential and talked about celebrity gala in Cannes this year.

From left to right: Jessica Chaijaya, Alice Chen, Naomi Massengo

Supported by the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, the gala brought together human rights role models, cultural leaders, government representatives, philanthropists and industry leaders from five continents to witness the pivotal role and cross-cutting achievements of women in the global community.

UNESCO Ambassador for Peace (4th from left) Guila Clara Kessous with guests

Global Brands and Celebrities

As one of the most anticipated official co-branded dinners during the Festival de Cannes, “Listen to Her Parole” was supported by a number of international brands, including Piaget, Elie Saab, Printemps, OHBOUCE and JEAN D’ESTRÉES. The gala dinner was not only a cultural dialogue, but also an opportunity for The gala was not only a cultural dialog, but also a release of social energy.

The red carpet was a star-studded event, with guests including:

Liu Xiaoqing: Legendary Actress of Chinese Film History
Weng Hong: Miss Asia Winner and Famous Actress
Syahrini & Reino Barack: Indonesia’s top Diva and her entrepreneurial husband, billionaire cultural influencers in Indonesia
Mouna Ayoub: Global “Queen of Haute Couture”, Lebanese-French billionaire, real estate entrepreneur and top couturiers. Mouna Ayoub: Global “Queen of Haute Couture”, Lebanese-French billionaire, real estate entrepreneur and top collector of Haute Couture
Urvashi Rautela: Bollywood superstar
Michael Coste: Director of Global External Relations, Hermès
Emmanuel Suissa: Chief Partnerships Officer, Printemps Paris
Pascal Granero: Managing Director, Fondation Princesse Charlene de Monaco
Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: descendant of the German royal family, spokesperson for European aristocratic culture
Kiera Chaplin: granddaughter of Chaplin, founder of the Chaplin Prize, advocate for women and cinema
Valérie Trierweiler: wife of the former President of France, journalist, women’s rights advocate
Nadine Nassib Nadine Nassib: Top actress in the Middle East, known as the “Light of Lebanon”
Liu Yuanyuan: Talented girl from Peking University who came out from a humble background, a symbol of Chinese women’s resilience.
Daniele Sassou Nguesso: renowned social entrepreneur and women’s empowerment advocate in the Republic of Congo
Hervé Diakiese: international human rights lawyer in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and a voice for African law and women’s rights
Simon Moutaïrou: renowned director and screenwriter in France
Sandra Zouma: Director of KZW4 Limited Sandra Zouma: Director of KZW4 Limited and wife of soccer superstar Kurt Zouma
Paul Deby: French actor, screenwriter and director
Yassine Azzouz: French actress, screenwriter and director
and a number of women entrepreneurs and fashion leaders from Arabia, Africa, South East Asia, Europe and America

Left: Mr. Emmanuel Suissa, Chief Partnerships Officer, Printemps de Paris Group Right: Mr. Micheal Coste, Global External Relations Director, Hermès

Numerous prominent figures from the French film and media industry were in attendance

Bollywood Top Stream Actress Urvashi Rautela

Cultural Declaration on an International Platform

The gala was not only a ceremony to honor women, but also a global resonance of culture and values. Representatives from the United Nations, the Royal Family of Monaco, China, France, Indonesia, and the Middle East gathered together to emphasize through awards, speeches, and artistic performances that women are the core force in promoting world peace, sustainable social development, and cultural innovation.

During the gala dinner, the “Special Contribution to Women’s Empowerment Award” was presented to recognize outstanding representatives who have continued to promote women’s empowerment in the fields of art, charity, business and society.

Elphie Alves Ferreira, representative of Piaget Jewelry, presented the award to Diva Syahrini of Indonesia.

UNESCO Ambassador for Peace Guila Clara Kessous presents the award to Liu Yuanyuan

Weng Hong Honors Former French First Lady Valérie Trierweiler

Chaplin’s granddaughter Kiera Chaplin honors Middle Eastern top actress Nadine Nassib Njeim

Princess Kaïgé-Jean Bale Simoës de Fonseca presented the award to Daniele Sassou Nguesso.

Parole founder Naomi Massengo joins Society Council investor Jessica Chaijaya in honoring Congolese international human rights lawyer Hervé Diakiese

“Listen to Her Parole” is not only a dinner, but also a global platform for women.

“Listen to Her Parole” is not only an annual charity gala, but has also developed into a platform to connect women around the world, and continue to promote women’s voice through culture, public welfare, business, art and other multi-dimensional means.

From Paris to Cannes, from Monaco to Jakarta, the Parole team will continue to lead the “Listen to Her Parole” campaign in many cities around the world to extend its power of action, and join hands with more national organizations, brands and individuals to participate in it.

Parole Team