<p>A "once-in-a-generation" music event circled the world on Saturday, with a slew of megastars taking the stage in New York for Global Citizen Live -- 24 hours of shows across the planet to raise awareness on climate change, vaccine equality and famine.</p>.<p>Britain's Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, advocated for Covid-19 vaccine access to be treated "as a basic human right," as the event was broadcast live from New York's Central Park.</p>.<p>"The way you're born should not dictate your ability to survive," the Duke of Sussex said to cheers from the thousands-strong crowd.</p>.<p>NGO Global Citizen wants one billion trees planted, two billion vaccines delivered to the poorest countries and meals for 41 million people on the brink of starvation.</p>.<p>The Duke and Duchess of Sussex followed performances by singer Alessia Cara and pop veteran Cyndi Lauper with a rendition of her "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" dedicated to Afghan women.</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/harry-and-meghan-visit-un-during-world-leaders-meeting-1034306.html" target="_blank">Harry and Meghan visit UN during world leaders' meeting</a></strong></p>.<p>Funding announcements poured in between the sets.</p>.<p>USAID Administrator Samantha Power announced in a recorded message the United States would "contribute more than $295 million to countries around the world to stave off famine and extreme hunger, confront gender-based violence and address the urgent humanitarian needs the Covid-19 pandemic is leaving in its wake."</p>.<p>The Global Solidarity Fund announced $28 million for food, vaccines and job training throughout 2022 before Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello took the stage joined by Shawn Mendes, later followed by Burna Boy.</p>.<p>Also billed to perform in Central Park were Billie Eilish and Jennifer Lopez, among others.</p>.<p>The broadcast on social media opened with a pre-recorded performance by pop superstars BTS in Seoul before the show kicked off in Paris with Elton John.</p>.<p>The "Rocketman" performed hits including "Tiny Dancer" and "Your Song" in front of the Eiffel Tower in a dazzling green suit.</p>.<p>"No one should be left behind," said the 74-year-old pop legend, who appeared despite a hip injury that forced him to cancel the rest of his tour dates this year.</p>.<p>Ed Sheeran was the headliner in Paris alongside Black Eyed Peas and Stormzy, while Stevie Wonder will top the bill in Los Angeles.</p>.<p>"There has never been a greater need for advocacy than right now," said Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra, hosting the live broadcast from Paris.</p>.<p>Tens of thousands won tickets for the concerts (which required vaccination proof or negative tests) by signing up for the Global Citizen app and sharing its messages on social media.</p>.<p>Pre-recorded performances were also delivered by Green Day in Los Angeles, DJ superstar Alok in Rio, Kylie Minogue in London and Andrea Bocelli in Tuscany.</p>.<p>This week's comeback gig by The Fugees in New York -- their first in 15 years -- was also billed as part of the event.</p>.<p>Global Citizen has been behind other high-profile charity events, including "Vax Live: The Concert To Reunite The World" earlier this year in Los Angeles.</p>.<p>That brought together musicians, actors, celebrities, world leaders and even the pope, in a united call for global vaccinations to fight Covid-19.</p>.<p>The organization describes itself as a movement with a mission to end extreme poverty by 2030.</p>.<p>Its app uses incentives such as concert tickets to encourage users into pressuring governments on issues around sustainability and equality.</p>.<p>Saturday and Sunday's event also brought charitable pledges from international companies like Lego, Cisco and Verizon.</p>.<p>The head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Ghebreyesus, lent his support to the campaign, urging vaccine equality.</p>.<p>"We now face a two-track pandemic of haves and have-nots," he said ahead of the event.</p>.<p>"We cannot disregard this gross inequity or become complacent."</p>
<p>A "once-in-a-generation" music event circled the world on Saturday, with a slew of megastars taking the stage in New York for Global Citizen Live -- 24 hours of shows across the planet to raise awareness on climate change, vaccine equality and famine.</p>.<p>Britain's Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, advocated for Covid-19 vaccine access to be treated "as a basic human right," as the event was broadcast live from New York's Central Park.</p>.<p>"The way you're born should not dictate your ability to survive," the Duke of Sussex said to cheers from the thousands-strong crowd.</p>.<p>NGO Global Citizen wants one billion trees planted, two billion vaccines delivered to the poorest countries and meals for 41 million people on the brink of starvation.</p>.<p>The Duke and Duchess of Sussex followed performances by singer Alessia Cara and pop veteran Cyndi Lauper with a rendition of her "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" dedicated to Afghan women.</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/harry-and-meghan-visit-un-during-world-leaders-meeting-1034306.html" target="_blank">Harry and Meghan visit UN during world leaders' meeting</a></strong></p>.<p>Funding announcements poured in between the sets.</p>.<p>USAID Administrator Samantha Power announced in a recorded message the United States would "contribute more than $295 million to countries around the world to stave off famine and extreme hunger, confront gender-based violence and address the urgent humanitarian needs the Covid-19 pandemic is leaving in its wake."</p>.<p>The Global Solidarity Fund announced $28 million for food, vaccines and job training throughout 2022 before Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello took the stage joined by Shawn Mendes, later followed by Burna Boy.</p>.<p>Also billed to perform in Central Park were Billie Eilish and Jennifer Lopez, among others.</p>.<p>The broadcast on social media opened with a pre-recorded performance by pop superstars BTS in Seoul before the show kicked off in Paris with Elton John.</p>.<p>The "Rocketman" performed hits including "Tiny Dancer" and "Your Song" in front of the Eiffel Tower in a dazzling green suit.</p>.<p>"No one should be left behind," said the 74-year-old pop legend, who appeared despite a hip injury that forced him to cancel the rest of his tour dates this year.</p>.<p>Ed Sheeran was the headliner in Paris alongside Black Eyed Peas and Stormzy, while Stevie Wonder will top the bill in Los Angeles.</p>.<p>"There has never been a greater need for advocacy than right now," said Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra, hosting the live broadcast from Paris.</p>.<p>Tens of thousands won tickets for the concerts (which required vaccination proof or negative tests) by signing up for the Global Citizen app and sharing its messages on social media.</p>.<p>Pre-recorded performances were also delivered by Green Day in Los Angeles, DJ superstar Alok in Rio, Kylie Minogue in London and Andrea Bocelli in Tuscany.</p>.<p>This week's comeback gig by The Fugees in New York -- their first in 15 years -- was also billed as part of the event.</p>.<p>Global Citizen has been behind other high-profile charity events, including "Vax Live: The Concert To Reunite The World" earlier this year in Los Angeles.</p>.<p>That brought together musicians, actors, celebrities, world leaders and even the pope, in a united call for global vaccinations to fight Covid-19.</p>.<p>The organization describes itself as a movement with a mission to end extreme poverty by 2030.</p>.<p>Its app uses incentives such as concert tickets to encourage users into pressuring governments on issues around sustainability and equality.</p>.<p>Saturday and Sunday's event also brought charitable pledges from international companies like Lego, Cisco and Verizon.</p>.<p>The head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Ghebreyesus, lent his support to the campaign, urging vaccine equality.</p>.<p>"We now face a two-track pandemic of haves and have-nots," he said ahead of the event.</p>.<p>"We cannot disregard this gross inequity or become complacent."</p>