She was seen in Uruguay earlier this week speaking at the UN Womens HeForShe campaign presentation.

And days later, Emma Watson jetted in to New York to continue her work as the UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and turned heads in a formal yet stunning ensemble.

The 24-year-old actress is currently making her mark as an advocate for ending inequalities for women around the world.



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Beauty and brains: Emma Watson attended the launch of the UN Womens HeForShe campaign launch in New York on Saturday

She wore an elegant oatmeal dress with blazer structuring on top and pleated skirt on the lower half.

Her brown locks were swept into a centre-parting and she kept her make-up understated and natural. Completing the look she added a metallic belt and conservative black pumps.

She later changed into a sleeveless black silky midi-length dress for a party in honour of the occasion.

Worldly: The 24-year-old was pictured alongside UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon at the event

Prestigeous: Emma is pictured with Ban, Madam Yoo (Ban) Soon-taek and actor Kiefer Sutherland

Doing good: The actress shook hands with HeForShe campaign supporter Kiefer Sutherland

Meanwhile, during Saturday's event, actor Leonardo DiCaprio was designated as Messenger Of Peace by UN Secretary General Ban-Ki Moon.

Ban hailed the passionate environmentalist as the world body's 'new voice for climate advocacy.

'His global stardom is the perfect match for this global challenge,' said the UN chief.

Sleek and sophisticated: Watson has come a long way from the wild haired schoolgirl Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter franchise

Rubbing shoulders with stars: Watson shook hands as Kiefer Sutherland looked on

Evening chic: Emma changed into a sophisticated black frock for the event party held at The Peninsula Hotel, wearing Eva Fehren and Jennifer Fisher jewelry

On Wednesday Paris-born beauty Emma flew over to the South American nation for a presentation of the HeForShe campaign at Uruguay's Parliament in Montevideo.

The star, who in May graduated from America's prestigious Brown University with a degree in English literature, held the attention of an esteemed audience as she made her case.

She was flanked by Uruguay's Vice President Danilo Astori and the director of the UN Women Programme Division Gulden Turkoz-Cosslett, as she spoke to her audience via a translator.

Big occasion: Leonardo DiCaprio was designated Messenger of Peace by Ban Ki-Moon at the event

Environmentalist: The 39-year-old was hailed as the UN's 'new voice for climate advocacy' by Ban

Emma was also seen diligently taking notes as she listened to others at the presentation share their thoughts.

The event was organised by women's groups, which are pushing the country's lawmaking body to increase its numbers of elected female senators and deputies.

On seeing the crowds that had turned out to hear her speak, Emma later said: 'I was immensely touched to see so many young people outside the parliament here in Uruguay.

Campaign: With the aid of a translator, Emma spoke passionately about the need to banish inequalities during a visit to Uruguay earlier this week

'At the back of the room there were five young women, probably under the age of 17, who were holding a banner that said, "Say yes to more women in politics".

'To see this kind of participation is why I'm here. It's why I've come to Uruguay and why I want to work with UN Women...

'Thankfully, I have this platform and I'm able to shine a light on these issues, which are really important to me and this is what I want to continue to do and what I believe in passionately.'