The third regional workshop of the Global Health Solidarity Project was successfully held in Brisbane, Australia, on 28-29 November 2024. The workshop brought together 25 participants to explore and enable theories and practices of solidarity and adjacent concepts in Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, and the wider Pacific.
In a world increasingly shaped by shared challenges, solidarity has become a vital principle for addressing global health crises. But what does it truly mean to stand together in times of need? Pandemics like COVID-19 have exposed the fragility of healthcare systems while highlighting the critical need for collaboration across nations, communities, and individuals. Yet, solidarity—often invoked during crises—is a complex, multi-faceted concept that means different things to different people.