Shawn Mendes is raising his voice and urging other artists to do the same.
In a statement issued to his Instagram on Thursday, November 12, the 28-year-old musician called for a “Free Palestine,” declaring that “there is a genocide happening before our eyes.”
“The senseless killing in Gaza must stop,” Mendes wrote. “The children and families in Palestine have suffered for far too long, and they need our help.”
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The Treat You Better hitmaker said he has been “educating” himself and learning about how to “make a difference,” sharing links to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, Watermelon Pictures, and the Woven Futures Fund.
“My friends and fellow artists,” Mendes continued, “I know it can feel scary to speak up; I feel it now as I type this… I also feel the need to do something to help. The more of us that use our voice, the closer we are to change. If you agree, please search your heart, find your courage and do what you can to help.”
He added, “Lets normalise speaking up and standing up for those suffering from oppression.
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