MEDIA ADVISORY: Launch of the report of the WHO Commission on Social Connection - virtual press conference (embargoed) at 15.00 CEST on Thursday, 26 June 2025

No images? Click here Tuesday, 24 June 2025 Embargoed until 08.00 CEST / 06.00 GMT on 30 June 2025 MEDIA ADVISORY Release of the report of the WHO Commission on Social Connection - virtual press conference WHEN: 15.00 CEST (13.00 GMT) on Thursday, 26 June 2025 WHAT: Release of the global report of the WHO Commission on Social Connection The WHO Commission on Social Connection will release its global report on 30 June.  The report explains what we know about social connection, isolation and loneliness, identifies solutions that work and offers a practical way forward with clear steps to help governments tackle social isolation and loneliness and support people around the world to feel more connected. The report is based on careful research, advice from experts, and real-life stories and examples. SPEAKERS: Dr Etienne Krug, Director of the Department for Social Determinants of Health, WHO Dr Vivek Murthy, Co-chair, WHO Commission on Social Connection Chido Mpemba, Co-chair, WHO Commission on Social Connection Jakob Forssmed, Minister for Social Affairs and Public Health, Sweden  Alana Officer, Unit Head, Demographic Change and Healthy Ageing, WHO Join by Zoom: Link: https://who.zoom.us/j/94154502850 Password: WHOCONx25+ Join by phone/SIP: Webinar ID: 941 5450 2850 Password: 5187167287 International numbers available: https://who.zoom.us/u/a7ZdsGSyR Join by SIP: 94154502850@zoomcrc.com Early access for journalists  The press kit and interviews with experts are available to journalists under embargo, which will lift at 08.00 CEST/06.00 GMT on Monday, 30 June.  Please send your requests to merun@who.int, with a copy to mediainquiries@who.int.  Official launch of the report The Commission's flagship report will be publicly launched at 15.00 CEST/13.00 GMT on Monday, 30 June.  The event will feature conversations with the Commissioners and stakeholder representatives to unpack how social connection lies at the heart of many of the topics and agendas of our time – including digital technologies, the future of education and work, and culture – as well as a live Q&A session. Further information and registration: here.  Notes to journalists: Please ensure you enter your name and media outlet (use name/outlet) and that your microphone is connected and active on your computer.  When you sign in, you will be automatically put in the meeting room. Click "raise hand" if you wish to ask a question (the icon can be found under the tab: participants), this will enter you into the queue for questions.  Please note that only questions from the media are allowed during the press conference.   Media contacts: mediainquiries@who.int   You are receiving this NO-REPLY email because you are included on a WHO mail list. If you have been forwarded this update you can click here to subscribe. Journalists may send feedback to WHO Media Team       Share    Tweet    Share    Forward  World Health Organization, Avenue Appia 20, 1202 Geneva 27, Switzerland  Preferences  |  Unsubscribe