Olivia Kestin

Since President Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine, over 3.1 million people have fled the country according to the United Nations’ refugee agency (UNHCR) as of March 17. There are also reports of mounting civilian deaths, including an 18-month-old baby who was killed after his home in the southern Ukrainian city of Mariupol was shelled by Russian forces.

Global Citizen Live, a 24-hour global broadcast event, attracted viewers from all over the world on Saturday, Sept. 25 — in-person and at-home — in a stunning moment of unity with artists, activists, world leaders, corporations, and philanthropists all joining the call to defend the planet and defeat poverty. Across the globe, vaccinated audiences danced, sang along, and celebrated a long-awaited return to live music.

Why Global Citizens Should Care The COVID-19 pandemic cannot end until all countries have access to lifesaving vaccine doses. VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World had an incredible impact, but there's still more work to do to end the pandemic for everyone, everywhere. World leaders, corporations, philanthropists, and Global Citizens must continue to demand vaccine equity. Join us by taking action here. VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World just made history.