While the World is in Turmoil, the People’s Health Movement calls for Hope, Optimism, Resistance, Solidarity and Peace

The Steering Council of the People’s Health Movement (PHM) met on February 26-28, 2025, that took place in turbulent times, it would be easy to succumb to despair.

Decades of neoliberal capitalism and the current political climate globally have led to interrelated crises: rampant inequalities (in power, wealth, and resources), environmental collapse (climate crisis, biodiversity loss, species extinctions, and environmental degradation); wars, occupation and conflicts and forced displacement (with increasing numbers of people in the Global South seeking refuge from these crises, and defense contractors accumulate wealth from creating death) and rising conservatism and a backlash against hard-earned women’s rights. This is further characterized by the commercialization and privatization of health systems, which has contributed to preventing the achievement of the PHM's Health for All goal.

We must therefore strengthen our efforts in the struggle for a more equitable, ecologically sustainable, decolonial and peaceful world, in which a healthy life for all is a reality. A world that respects diversity and celebrates all life in harmony with nature; a world that enables and recognises abilities to enrich each other; a world in which people’s voices and community centred approaches guide the decisions that shape our lives.

This can be achieved through collective action, advocacy for social justice and climate justice, and challenging oppressive systems that perpetuate inequality. By coming together as a global community, we can work towards creating a better future for all beings on this planet. By prioritizing the “Buen Vivir” (well-being) of marginalized/vulnerable communities and addressing the root causes of systemic injustices, we can pave the way for a more equitable and inclusive world where every individual has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to a brighter and transformative future for generations to come.

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