Actor Priyanka Chopra has made an appeal to world leaders to come out in support of the refugees of Ukraine. In an Instagram post, she said that the current refugee crisis is the “largest we have seen as human beings”.
In the video, the actress, who is also a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, said, “World leaders, this is a direct appeal to you. We need you to answer the call from activists and advocates working to support the humanitarian and refugee crisis that we are watching every day in Eastern Europe. We need you to take action to help the displaced people from Ukraine, and we all around the world.”
She continued, “In total, two million children have been forced to leave everything behind in search of safety in neighbouring countries. Together with 2.5 million children internally displaced, it’s one of the fastest, largest displacements since world war 2.”
Priyanka called the numbers “staggering” and added how the trauma of this war will be “forever carved in the memory of so many young lives and none of these children will ever be the same again for what they have seen and experienced.” She questioned the leaders of the UK, Germany, Japan, Norway, and Australia. She asked, “When you meet to decide how much funding you will give to support humanitarian aid, will you stand up for refugees? Will you contribute the billions that they need?”
She also posted a UNICEF donation link in her bio on Twitter and Instagram to help the children of Ukraine. The actor’s appeal is a part of a social media campaign organised by The Global Citizen to show support for Ukraine. Celebrities such as Bruce Springsteen, Hugh Jackman, Elton John, Jon Bon Jovi, the Jonas Brothers and Billie Eilish also joined the campaign.
