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Jennifer Aniston shows her solidarity to the women of Ukraine with donation plea

Jennifer Aniston used International Women's Day to stand in solidarity with those 'fighting for their country' in Ukraine.

The Morning Show star, 53, praised the 'women and girls in Ukraine and around the world' risking their lives at the moment, after Russian forces invaded Ukraine last month.

Taking to her Instagram account on Tuesday, the actress promoted and provided links to several organisations for her followers to "join in supporting these women through donations".

The Friends star follows in the footsteps of fellow Hollywood stars like Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds in urging fans to financially contribute to aid efforts across the world.

"Thinking about the women and girls in Ukraine and around the world who are heroically fighting for their country and people today — as soldiers, as mothers, as organizers, as refugee caretakers, as protesters, as journalists..." Jennifer began her lengthy caption to her 39.9million Instagram followers.

"To these women risking their lives in Ukraine and in neighboring countries: you’re incredible and the whole world is behind you.

"I know it’s difficult to figure out what the best ways to support are, so I’m linking some resources and ways to join in supporting these women through donations here (and in my stories!!). #InternationalWomensDay."

The star then went on to tag three organisations and highlight the work they do to help those impacted in Ukraine - CARE, Red Cross Ukraine and World Central Kitchen.

Jennifer did not explicitly say if, or how much, she had donated herself (GETTY)

Jennifer then took to her Instagram Stories to share some more information about the organisations and included more links for her fanbase to click on.

The Rachel Green actress wasn't the only celebrity to show her support for people of Ukraine on Tuesday.

It was also reported that David and Victoria Beckham have donated £1 million to support children affected by the devastating conflict in Ukraine.

Speaking via his Instagram Stories, former England captain David, 46, urged his followers to join him in supporting UNICEF in their 'vital work on the ground in Ukraine' via financial contributions.

Neither the retired footballer or wife Victoria have revealed how much they have personally donated, but it is said to be a seven-figure sum.

A source revealed to the Mirror: "David and Victoria have made a donation on behalf of their family to kickstart the appeal. The scenes in Ukraine have been heartbreaking and they were determined to help."

In the video shared by David on Tuesday, he said: "Like you I have watched the situation in Ukraine unfold with horror and disbelief."

"Mothers forced to flee with their children. Families torn apart. Children pulled from their beds to become refugees overnight."

The former LA Galaxy player added that with his own family "safe around [him]," he felt "the helplessness" that is shared when faced with "scenes of such despair."

David has been an ambassador for UNICEF UK since 2005. He launched 7: The David Beckham UNICEF Fund in 2015.

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