Summary (English)

Expresses determination to achieve social and health equity through action on social determinants of health and well-being by a comprehensive intersectoral approach.

To strengthen global governance and collaboration, the Declaration supports, inter alia, social protection floors as defined by countries to address their specific needs and the ongoing work on social protection within the United Nations system, including the work of the International Labour Organization.

Related info

See also the Conference Discussion Paper: Closing the Gap: Policy into Practice on Social Determinants of Health

Note

"All for Equity", World Conference on Social Determinants of Health, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 19-21 October 2011.