Global Handwashing Day 2021: Proper, regular washing of hands saves lives Global Handwashing Day is an annual global advocacy day dedicated to advocating for handwashing with soap as an easy, effective, and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives. Global Handwashing Day is celebrated every year on October 15th. The day is dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding the benefits of handwashing, the 2021 Global Handwashing Day theme is “Our Future is at Hand – Let’s Move Forward Together.” Global Handwashing Day was founded by the Global Handwashing Partnership and is...