With additional shows in Rio de Janeiro, London, Seoul, Los Angeles and Sydney, the concerts are slated to raise awareness about issues including climate change, famine and vaccine equity and coincide
with the United Nations General Assembly in September, the G20 meeting in October and November's COP26 meetings.
"Over the last year and a half, we’ve seen music bring communities together and inspire action during one of the most challenging times of our generation,” said Katie Hill, SVP, Head of Music, Entertainment and Artist Relations, Global Citizen in a statement. “We’re excited to join these incredible artists to unite people across the globe on September 25th as we hold world leaders and business leaders accountable to rectify the damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
"As wealthy countries are well on their way to reopening and returning to normal life, we now face a two-track pandemic of haves and have-nots. Over 75% of the more than 4 billion doses administered to date have occurred in just 10 countries while only 1% of people in low-income countries have received a dose," said Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, in a statement."We cannot disregard this gross inequity or become complacent.
All of the shows will comply with the latest COVID-19 health and safety guidelines according to organizers, with a limited-capacity event in Lagos filmed in advance with a fully vaccinated audience.
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