‘Stand Up For Ukraine’: Madonna, The Weeknd, Chris Rock, & Celine Dion Among Stars Leading Rally to Aid Refugees

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Queen of Pop Madonna leads a star-studded court of celebrities ready to take part in a social media rally organized by Global Citizen to urge governments around the world to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.

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Titled ‘Stand Up for Ukraine,’ the rally will take place on social media on April 8 – a day ahead of a pledging summit organized by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and others to raise money to help those displaced by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Chris Rock, Stevie Nicks, Priyanka Chopra, Pharrell Williams, Demi Lovato, The Weeknd, The Jonas Brothers, Radiohead, U2, Elton John, Celine Dion, Billy Joel, and Ozzy Osbourne are just a few of the big names slated to join the call to action.

“On April 8, the biggest online event Social Media Rally will support people who were forced to flee Ukraine,” Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said in a statement. “I’m inviting everybody: musicians, actors, athletes, businessmen, politicians, everybody. Everyone who wants to join this movement and Stand Up for Ukraine.”

His statement was echoed by Hugh Evans, CEO of Global Citizen.

“More than three million refugees have fled their homes, with millions more likely on their way,” said Evans. “Global Citizen has a history of responding rapidly to humanitarian crises, and this is no different. We’re calling for an immediate end to this crisis, and the provision of immediate financing to support refugee relief efforts not just in Ukraine but around the world.”

The United Nations has reported Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has left more than 12 million people in need of support, with 6 million people displaced within Ukraine while over 3 million people have fled the country since the war began in February.

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