John Legend along with the members of Coldplay have added their names too
A number of influential musicians, artists, activists and leaders have signed an open letter by Chime For Change, calling for a female-inclusive world where everyone – regardless of their gender – can have equal rights.
Those who have added their names include Beyonce, Madonna, artist and photographer Petra Collins, transgender model and actress Hari Nef, creative director of Gucci Alessandro Michele, Julia Roberts, Frieda Pinto and Jada Pinkett Smith.
The letter was created this week (7 March) and the opening line states: “We have reached a critical moment in history. Recent legislation and rhetoric have put decades of progress for girls and women at risk.”
“All over the world, women are on the frontlines fighting for our future. Yet millions of girls and women are still denied basic equal rights. And recent policies and appointments in the United States jeopardize its position as a global leader and positive role model on human rights.”
The need for change is explained as such: “For every girl. Every woman. Everywhere. We fight for our future. Because none of us can move forward if half of us are held back.”
Other prominent figures who have signed the letter include Arab TV icon Muna Abusulayman, president of Hearst Magazines David Carey, global executive director of Women Now Yasmeen Hassan and curator of TEDWomen Pat Mitchell.
You can view the open letter here.
