Poverty is sexist, celebrities tell world leaders

Seventy celebrities, including Elton John and Jessie J, have urged world leaders to tackle poverty by addressing gender inequality.

The pop stars joined U2 singer, Bono, boxer Muhammad Ali, and actress Charlize Theron in adding their voices to the call by the ONE Campaign, ahead of International Women’s Day, on Tuesday.

In an open letter to government, the campaigners said “poverty is sexist” and said 155 countries have laws that discriminate against women.