Solidarity chains from around the world

This year’s World Health Day will focus on equity and solidarity. To represent these values WHO will aim to create a bold visual statement. A Solidarity Chain of more than 1000 participants from WHO, UN agencies and health partners will come together to join hands as a symbol of their commitment to bridging gaps and working collaboratively towards universal health coverage.

Geneva, Switzerland

Crowds gathered at the Place des Nations in Geneva to form a solidarity chain in support of WHO's commitment towards making universal health coverage a reality

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Supporters for the solidarity chain watch presentations prior to forming the chain

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Hand hygiene demonstration before the chain

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Holding hands to form a chain surrounding the Place des Nations in Geneva in solidarity

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Supporters from other UN agencies were present in solidarity with WHO to achieve universal health coverage

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Dr Tedros, WHO Director-General, among the supporters, forming the solidarity chain in Geneva on 5 April 2019 as part of the World Health Day celebrations in advocating for universal health coverage.

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