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Share hand hygiene messages through your social media platforms! Tag the Global Handwashing Partnership on X (@HandwashingSoap) or Facebook (Global Handwashing Day) and use this year’s hashtags, #GlobalHandwashingDay, to engage with a community of hand hygiene champions.

Use and adapt these sample messages for your own social media account. These messages can be copy/pasted or adapted to suit your needs.

General Messages

Happy #GlobalHandwashingDay! Why are clean hands still important to you? Share your responses below! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3Yb4R45 [GRAPHIC]

Why are clean hands still important? On this #GlobalHandwashingDay, let’s reflect on the ongoing need for hand hygiene to prevent illness and save lives. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3Yb4R45 [GRAPHIC]

This #GlobalHandwashingDay, I’m joining @handwashingsoap and reflecting on the question, ‘Why are clean hands still important?’ Join me in highlighting the crucial role of hand hygiene in preventing illness and promoting health. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3Yb4R45 [GRAPHIC]

Broad Actionable Messages

This #GlobalHandwashingDay, wash your hands with soap at key moments to prevent infections and the spread of disease. Discover more here: www.globalhandwashing.org [GRAPHIC]

This #GlobalHandwashingDay, lead by example! Practice and promote handwashing with soap in your community to protect everyone’s health. Learn more here: www.globalhandwashing.org [GRAPHIC]

This #GlobalHandwashingDay, advocate for handwashing facilities with soap and water in all settings. Ensure everyone has access to clean hands. Find out more here: www.globalhandwashing.org [GRAPHIC]

This #GlobalHandwashingDay, partners with others to promote handwashing with soap. Let’s join forces to maximize our impact and keep communities healthy. Learn more here: www.globalhandwashing.org [GRAPHIC]

Targeted Actionable Messages

This #GlobalHandwashingDay, governments should integrate and budget for hand hygiene in national response and resilience plans, as well as long-term development strategies. Learn more here: www.globalhandwashing.org

This #GlobalHandwashingDay, donors should invest in programs that prioritize hand hygiene, promote access to hand hygiene facilities, and support public health and economic resilience. Discover more here: www.globalhandwashing.org

This #GlobalHandwashingDay, suppliers should collaborate with governments, health systems, and NGOs to ensure sustainable supply chains for hand hygiene products. Find out more here: www.globalhandwashing.org

This #GlobalHandwashingDay, businesses should prioritize hand hygiene for employee health and safety. Learn more about hand hygiene benefits here: www.globalhandwashing.org

This #GlobalHandwashingDay, institutions should implement a multi-faceted approach for hand hygiene, including promotion, accessible facilities, regular monitoring, and behavior reinforcement. Learn more here: www.globalhandwashing.org

This #GlobalHandwashingDay, academics should fill evidence gaps and translate research into practical resources for hand hygiene intervention and program development. Discover more here: www.globalhandwashing.org

Integrated Messages

Gender influences hand hygiene needs, yet biases persist. This #GlobalHandwashingDay, let’s ensure hand hygiene programs address gender equity. Learn why clean hands are still important: https://bit.ly/4733IA6

Handwashing stations often overlook people with disabilities. This #GlobalHandwashingDay, let’s create inclusive facilities to show why clean hands are still important for everyone. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4fSAQPb

Good hand hygiene is crucial for combating antimicrobial resistance. This #GlobalHandwashingDay, discover the connection between hand hygiene and AMR: https://bit.ly/3MhxBmN

Hand hygiene is vital in the fight against neglected tropical diseases. This #GlobalHandwashingDay, let’s strengthen WASH and NTD collaborations and highlight why clean hands still matter. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/471GHNW

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