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Awareness Day

Global Handwashing Day

October 15, 2026 Recurs yearly

Hand, Soap and Water symbols

Campaign Representation

Officially represented by the Composite Icons Symbol.

Campaign Description

Global Handwashing Day advocates for hand hygiene as a simple yet powerful tool to prevent infections and save lives.

Key Priorities

Building sustainable handwashing stations in schools and communities
Educating children on proper techniques
Integrating hygiene promotion into health programs

Key Concepts

Handwashing with soap
5 moments of hand hygiene
Hygiene behavior change

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