Watch Lady Gaga perform Til It Happens to you at the #Oscars here https://t.co/ptBYEAIKqq

— Lady Gaga Facts (@LGMonsterFacts) February 29, 2016

Tonight at the Academy Awards, Oscar-nominated performer, Lady Gaga, took the stage in support of the millions of victims of sexual violence. In an incredibly passionate performance of her song "Til it Happens to You," Lady Gaga laid it all on the table and it was spectacular. I was moved to tears by her conviction, courage, vulnerability and, of course, her beautiful voice.

Lady Gaga, a victim of sexual violence herself,  was joined on stage by several dozen survivors who each had their own statement written on their arm. Those included sentiments like "unbreakable," "not your fault," and "it happened to me."

The song was introduced by Vice President Joe Biden who represented the White House's It's On Us campaign to end sexual assault.

Every day, I become more disillusioned with our society's unwillingness to end the abuse experienced by one in five women and one in 71 men. In the light of these feelings, I was so happy to see this years' Oscars would be used as a platform to discuss important issues as well as glamour, talent and fame.

Take a look for yourself at the performance and the conversation around tonight's event.

I never thought anyone would ever love me because I felt like my body was ruined by my abuser. But he loves the survivor in me. He's stood by me all night proud and unashamedly. THATS a real man. ❤️

A photo posted by Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) on Feb 28, 2016 at 7:24pm PST

Just talked to some of the girls who were on stage during @ladygaga's performance. Super rad. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/dCRoCiSeGR

— Amy Kaufman (@AmyKinLA) February 29, 2016

.@LadyGaga talks about her #Oscars performance. Watch her red carpet interview now Thx2 @ATT!https://t.co/cm9r5myyGQ

— ABC Network (@ABCNetwork) February 29, 2016

All of Us after @ladygaga's performance #Oscars https://t.co/ceZR2baU1A pic.twitter.com/raPrbegbcA

— Us Weekly (@usweekly) February 29, 2016