COVID-19: Meghan says women are ‘disproportionately affected’ by pandemic in first TV appearance since Oprah interview | Ents & Arts News

The Duchess of Sussex has appeared on television for the first time since the revealing interview of her and Prince Harry with Oprah Winfrey.

Meghan pre-recorded a video message for the Global Citizen Live VAX Concert, where she said women have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19[female[feminine.

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The event, televised Saturday night in the we, contributed to the international immunization effort and also presented performance of Jennifer lopez, Eddie Vedder, Foo Fighters, J Balvin and HER

In his message, the Duchess of Sussex said, “The past year has been defined by communities that have come together tirelessly and heroically to fight COVID-19.

“We have come together this evening because the road ahead is improving, but each of us will have to find our way.

“As campaign chairs of Vax Live, my husband and I believe it is essential that our recovery prioritizes the health, safety and success of everyone – and especially the women, who have been affected. disproportionately by this pandemic.

The heavily pregnant Duchess added: “Women, and especially women of color, have seen a generation of economic gains wiped out.

“Since the start of the pandemic, nearly 5.5 million women have lost their jobs in the United States and 47 million more women around the world are expected to fall into extreme poverty.”

Meghan said: “My husband and I are delighted to welcome a daughter soon.

“It’s a feeling of joy that we share with millions of other families around the world. When we think of her, we think of all the young women and girls around the world who must have the capacity and support to move us forward. “

Earlier this week, Harry and Meghan wrote an open letter to the chef …