Shakira, Miley Cyrus, Femi Kuti, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Coldplay, and many other leading names in music and entertainment around the world voiced their support of the Global Goal: Unite for Our Future campaign on Thursday.
Launched by Global Citizen and the European Commission, the campaign aims to ensure universal access to COVID-19 tests, treatments, and vaccines, while also supporting vulnerable communities most heavily impacted by the pandemic.
Global Goal: Unite for Our Future will drive a collective effort by Global Citizens, alongside some of the world’s biggest artists, to call on world leaders to make commitments toward ensuring COVID-19 tools and treatments are available for all. It will culminate with an international pledging summit on June 27.
Here are some of the incredible artists supporting the campaign.
Adam Lambert
I’m very excited to support @glblctzn and their launch of Global Goal: Unite For Our Future, a campaign to protect everyone, everyone in this pandemic and support funding for COVID-19 treatment. https://t.co/VUBcTPZQ4Ipic.twitter.com/IGasQFgHXk
— ADAM LAMBERT (@adamlambert) May 28, 2020
The frontman for Queen + Adam Lambert announced his support for the campaign in a video Thursday. Lambert also invited fans to join him in a virtual happy hour in support of Global Goal: Unite for Our Future by taking action through Global Citizen Rewards.
"Together we an make sure the world does what is needed to end this crisis and get our lives back to normal," he said.
Chloe X Halle
We are excited to support @glblctzn and their launch of Global Goal: Unite For Our Future, a campaign to help COVID-19 treatment reach everyone, everywhere. Join us in taking action and you could win a virtual mini-concert with us! https://t.co/HNVVQMV2VS#GlobalGoalUnitepic.twitter.com/KzvfgTS0Id
— chloe x halle (@chloexhalle) May 28, 2020
The R&B sister duo previously supported Global Citizen's One World: Together At Home campaign with a livestream home concert. Chloe X Halle announced their support for Global Goal: Unite for Our Future on Thursday and invited fans to join the campaign for a chance to win a private concert through Global Citizen Rewards.
Chris Rock
The beloved comedian has a long history of supporting humanitarian causes including global education and disasterm relief.
Coldplay
Global Goal: Unite For Our Future is a new @GlblCtzn campaign to get COVID-19 testing and treatment to everyone who needs it, no matter where they live or how much money they have. Please join us: https://t.co/eNJqcJSVZ7#GlobalGoalUnitepic.twitter.com/jTYx8tvmcc
— Coldplay🌙☀️ (@coldplay) May 28, 2020
Coldplay — whose frontman is Global Citizen Festival Curator Chris Martin — has performed at numerous Global Citizen festivals and events over the years, including Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 and One World: Together At Home.
Dionne Warwick
Dionne Warwick is a six-time Grammy Award winner, United Nations Global Ambassador for the Food and Agriculture Organization, and United States Ambassador of Health. By taking action to support the Global Goal: Unite for Our Future campaign, you could earn a chance to get a virtual coffee with Warwick through Global Citizen Rewards.
Femi Kuti
The Afrobeat and jazz musician is an outspoken advocate for infectious disease research and treatment. Kuti announced his support of Global Goal: Unite for Our Future on Thursday in a video message. You can also take action to earn a chance for a virtual circular breathing lesson from Kuti (who is a world record-holder) through Global Citizen Rewards.
"Use this opportunity to call on world leaders to ensure that there are adequate funds and resources to combat the COVID-19 pandemic," he said.
I’m excited to support @glblctzn and their launch of Global Goal: Unite For Our Future, a campaign to support funding for COVID-19 treatment. pic.twitter.com/i7moMHTOFP
— Femi Anikulapo-Kuti (@Femiakuti) May 28, 2020
Fher Olvera of Maná
The legendary singer-songwriter of the band Maná is an advocate for human rights and environmental causes. By taking action through the campaign, you can earn a chance to win a "virtual serenade" from Fher through Global Citizen Rewards.
Hugh Jackman
To beat this global pandemic, we need your help to ensure that everyone around the world has access to the support they need to stay safe and healthy. Join us and Global Citizen Ambassador @RealHughJackman in the fight against COVID-19: https://t.co/E57ahCjj59. #GlobalGoalUnitepic.twitter.com/YdwenEDAED
— Global Citizen (@GlblCtzn) May 28, 2020
Jackman, an Oscar-winning actor and Global Citizen ambassador, has an extensive philanthropic and advocacy background, and even started a fair trade coffee company.
Idris & Sabrina Elba
With all that is going on in the world, @idriselba and I will be going live with @WEF and @IFAD President @GHoungbo at 6pm UK time to trigger an important conversation around our global food security during #COVID19. Please join us! pic.twitter.com/aZqLq2S19R
— Sabrina Dhowre Elba (@Sabrinadhowre) May 28, 2020
Having recently become ambassadors for the UN's International Fund for Agricultural Development, the Elbas will continue their advocacy through the Global Goal: Unite for Our Future campaign.
J Balvin
The reggaeton superstar has often used his music to support humanitarian causes.
Justin Bieber
The pop star has supported dozens of charities throughout his career, including Red Cross and Save the Children, and will be helping to raise critical funds for COVID-19 relief through Global Goal: Unite for Our Future.
Lady Gaga
Fresh off her time curating One World: Together At Home, Lady Gaga is once again lending her support to Global Goal: Unite for Our Future. The pop icon is a prolific philanthropist, supporting everything from rainforest protection to global education to LGBTQ+ rights.
Lang Lang
The celebrated pianist announced his support for the new campaign on Thursday in a video message.
"I've joined Global Citizen for Global Goal: Unite for Our Future to help make sure the world has enough money to fight COVID-19 and that treatment is available to everyone," Lang Lang said.
Earn a chance to get a personalized video performance from Lang Lang by taking action here.
I’m excited to support @GlblCtzn and their launch of Global Goal: Unite For Our Future. Join us as we call on world leaders, corporations, and philanthropists to step up their efforts, and you could be getting a personal video from me! https://t.co/O3dVfFa9Rw#GlobalGoalUnitepic.twitter.com/ANySTNDSdO
— Lang Lang (@lang_lang) May 28, 2020
Miley Cyrus
The pop and country star released a video calling on fans to take action to ensure everyone in the world has access to adequate health care.
"At a time when we’ve seen injustices in our society increase even more, we now have the opportunity to take a stand for equality and health for all," Cyrus said.
An urgent message from @MileyCyrus: We need to come together as a global community to beat the COVID-19 pandemic. Join Global Goal: Unite For Our Future, a campaign to ensure that everyone, everywhere can access the healthcare they need: https://t.co/E57ahCjj59#GlobalGoalUnitepic.twitter.com/2ureyg7WPU
— Global Citizen (@GlblCtzn) May 28, 2020
Padma Lakshmi
The actress and author has campaigned throughout her life on health access. Lakshmi is offering a 30-minute virtual cooking class through Global Citizen Rewards, which you can enter to win by taking action through Global Goal: Unite for Our Future.
Rachel Brosnahan
Rachel Brosnahan after speaking at a rally hosted by Global Citizen, the City of New York, and When We All Vote in New York City’s Central Park.
Rachel Brosnahan after speaking at a rally hosted by Global Citizen, the City of New York, and When We All Vote in New York City’s Central Park.
The actress and Global Citizen ambassador is an outspoken advocate for global education, women's rights, and refugees.
Take action through the Global Goal: Unite for Our Future campaign and earn a chance to attend a virtual happy hour with Brosnahan, where you can make a classic margarita cocktail in a private one-on-one session.
Shakira
I believe that where you live shouldn’t affect your access to life-saving treatment. That’s why I'm supporting @glblctzn's Global Goal: Unite For Our Future, which calls on world leaders to fund COVID-19 relief for anyone who needs it. https://t.co/Fml7Oz3Qzp#GlobalGoalUnitepic.twitter.com/CkGNSpqoUu
— Shakira (@shakira) May 28, 2020
The celebrated singer-songwriter and previously Global Citizen Fesitval performer has supported more than 100 charities throughout her life, and she'll be bringing her passion for social justice and equality to support Global Goal: Unite for Our Future.