Chaka Khan and Idina Menzel remake I’m Every Woman in celebration of International Women’s Day

Chaka Khan and Idina Menzel teamed up for a remake of I’m Every Woman released Monday in honor of International Women’s Day.

Global humanitarian organization CARE released the song as part of its #IMEVERYWOMAN campaign to celebrate the strength, resilience and leadership of women worldwide.

An accompanying music video featured ‘Queen of Funk’ Khan, 67, and Menzel, 49, performing the song together while following COVID-19 safety protocols.

‘I am honored to lend my voice to celebrate and inspire women on this International Women’s Day. I hope our rendition of I’m Every Woman sheds light on the incredible strength of empowered women — women who are changing the world by leading their communities,’ Khan said in a statement.

‘We especially pay tribute to the female heroes who have been at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19 this past year. I stand with CARE and the work they do across the globe to support women and girls everywhere. This International Women’s Day, help CARE and me spread the message that when women are healthy, educated, and thriving, we are all uplifted,’ she added.

Khan first released I’m Every Woman in 1978 and it was a breakout hit following her exit from funk group Rufus.

The new version of the song was produced by Grammy-winner Tena Clark, 67.

‘Our version of I’m Every Woman is a beautiful recognition of the power in every woman, especially the heroes on the frontlines who have been working tirelessly this past year to keep us safe and healthy,’ Menzel said in a statement.

The music video also featured cameos from activists, artists, frontline workers and women around the world who have benefited from CARE’s programs, including: farm workers leader Dolores Huerta, business leaders Sheryl Sandberg and Tory Burch, actresses Bellamy Young, Alexandra Daddario, and Laverne Cox, and entrepreneur and CARE Global Advocate Iman.

The #IMEVERYWOMAN called on people to take action by sending a CARE Package to support women and girls around the world.

‘The #IMEVERYWOMAN Campaign illustrates the incredible capacity every woman has to affect change, especially during crises, which is a reflection of our mission and the work we do at CARE to ensure all women can forge their own paths and reach their true potential. Partnering with so many extraordinary women, including Chaka and Idina, for this campaign is inspiring to me and I’m so excited we get to share that inspiration with the world,’said Michelle Nunn, President & CEO of CARE.

‘It’s been a hard year for so many and I hope this campaign serves as a joyful reminder that women have achieved extraordinary things and will continue to lead the way to build a better world where every woman is valued, heard, respected, and free,’ Nunn added.

CARE was founded in 1945 and has become a leading humanitarian organization in the fight against global property with special focus on working with poor girls and women.