The cast of Games of Thrones is speaking up about a non-fictional war by encouraging fans to to donate funds to aid Syrian refugees.

The initiative is through a partnership between HBO, the International Rescue Committee and Omaze, which launched a campaign called “Rescue Has No Boundaries.” Under the hashtag #RealmToTheRescue, viewers are encouraged to donate money to help relocate refugees to safe countries.

The public service announcement features Lena Headey, Maisie Williams, SophieTurner, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and other actors, both past and present, from the HBO show.

“Mass exodus: Millions on the move, escaping war, famine and destruction,” Headey, who plays Cersei Lannister, says in the video.

This is no fiction, no fantasy,” cast members explain. “What would you do to protect your life, your family, your future? You can help.”

As part of the campaign, those who donate are entered into a raffle to win a trip to Los Angeles to attend the Game of Thrones season-six premiere on April 24.

Other charitable gifts include an authentic replica of the Lannister family shield for a donation of $1,500, a replica of Arya’s sword Needle for a donation of $1,000 and a T-shirt for a donation of $100.

Read more: USA Today, Entertainment Weekly

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