Shakira is to follow several US Presidents by speaking at the Oxford Union next week

ursday, December 3, 2009 / 12:00 am

We're pleased to report that Shakira will speak about the work of her charity, Barefoot Foundation, at Oxford University's world-famous Oxford Union on Monday, 7th December.

The Oxford Union is a debating, educational, and social society, membership of which is open to all matriculated members of Oxford University (and many other notable educational establishments). Over the years countless actors, writers, film stars, musicians, celebrities and politicians have spoken there. These past guests of The Oxford Union include the Dalai Lama, Winston Churchill, Mother Teresa, Presidents Nixon, Carter and Reagan, Stephen Hawking, Richard Dawkins, Michael Jackson, Jon Bon Jovi and Albert Einstein to name just a few.

While in the UK, as well as speaking at Oxford, Shakira will be performing at Capital Radio’s Jingle Bell Ball in London on Sunday, 6th December.