MSF stages “Human Chain Gallery” on Parliament Hill to call for a stop to the genocide in Gaza
On Saturday, September 20, 2025, international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) will stage a powerful public art action near Parliament in Ottawa to condemn Israel’s genocide in Gaza and urge Canada to act.
From 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., up to 100 MSF staff and supporters will form a sombre Human Chain Gallery along Wellington Street. Transforming Parliament Hill into a gallery of conscience, they will hold large-scale photos showing the devastating impact of Israel’s systematic attacks on civilians, humanitarians, and medical facilities that medical teams are witnessing in Gaza.
Doctors Can’t Stop Genocide, World Leaders Can
Using the power of images to bear witness where words alone fall short, this demonstration urges Canada to fulfil its obligations to stop the genocide being perpetrated by Israel on Palestinians.
The public art action is part of MSF Canada’s broader campaign and petition calling attention to grave violations of international humanitarian law in Gaza and other contexts, including Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Around the world, hospitals are being bombed, aid workers targeted and civilians killed — often with impunity.
MSF is urging the Canadian government to:
- Publicly condemn all violations of international humanitarian law targeting civilians, aid workers, and medical infrastructure, in Gaza and elsewhere;
- Impose targeted consequences on perpetrators of these violations;
- Suspend arms exports where there is a serious risk they could contribute to war crimes.
WHEN: Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 1:00–3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Wellington Street (between Elgin Street and Bank Street)
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
- Photo/video access along the human chain gallery.
- Pre-interviews & on-site interviews with MSF staff available (from 12:30 p.m. onward).
For media inquiries or to arrange interviews, please contact:
Catheryne Gagnon
catheryne.gagnon@toronto.msf.org +1 (416) 991-8844
