Solidarity refers to a complex concept which may be expressed through 4 ways1. Universalistic solidarity – this is the broadest understanding of solidarity, which focuses on the ties which bring us together in our communities and emphasises our moral obligations to work together for the benefit of all. Civic solidarity – this involves working forthe benefit of all, without the necessity of knowing each other and actually having any ties which bring us together. Civic solidarity involves an indirect commitment: paying our dues through taxes, demonstrating care through charity donations, social distancing. Social solidarity – this form of solidarity refers to the ways in which societies bind together, and how certain groups act together as a community to protect their interests. Social solidarity enables and empowers political agendas and values to progress and advance. Political solidarity – this form of solidarity is concerned with inequalities and discrimination. Thus, political solidarity involves one group acting in support of another (even if the groups may not be affected by injustice in the same way), thereby responding to injustice spurred by class, race, sexism, etc. 1 Kurt Bayertz AGENZIJA ŻGĦAŻAGĦ 13 European Solidarity Booklet A Closer Look