Launch Publications UN Women, UNW-DPAC, UNU INWEH, WfWP
Inclusion of women increases effectiveness and efficiency
“Inclusion of women increases effectiveness and efficiency” is one of the conclusions of the publication: Women as Agents of Change in Water: reflections on experiences from the field. The publication gives examples of how to include women in water initiatives, the challenges faced and lessons learnt. The cases show the importance and benefits that involving women has in the design and planning stages of water initiatives, from reducing inefficient use of funds and increasing transparency, to finding appropriate, affordable solutions and achieving better operation and maintenance.
The cases describe the efforts of members of Women for Water Partnership (WfWP) in Armenia, Ukraine, Tanzania, Nepal, Kenya, Uganda and Nigeria. The publication was made in collaboration with UN Women and UNW-DPAC.
The second publication is the result of a study by UNU INWEH in collaboration with WfWP. “Women, Wash and the Water for Life Decade: an emerging framework for success post-2015”. The publication gives insight in what works in practice and what not. It also shows clearly what the benefits of a supporting network like Women for Water Partnership are at different levels.
The idea to publicise lessons of women and water was born during the High Level International Conference on Water Cooperation in Tajikistan in 2013, therefore we are proud to offer the publications in Dushanbe again to, first deputy head of Committee of Women and Family Affairs under the government of Tajikistan.
Both publications come at the right time. As the roles of women in the water sector are increasingly being acknowledged nationally and internationally, the challenge is to move to action. On the eve of the post 2015 agenda, the lessons provided in both publications are essential for the implementation of the proposed SDG 5 – to achieve gender equality and empowering women and girls - and SDG 6 - to ensure availability and sustainable management of Water and sanitation for all – and especially the connection between the two.
Practical information
The launch of both publications takes place on Tuesday 9th June 2015: 17.00—18.30 hrs
Building 8, 1st floor Press conference hall
The programme of the event will be published on www.womenforwater.org
You can find the publications online:
Women as agents of change in water: reflections on experiences from the field www.womenforwater.org,www.unwomen.org, www.un.org/waterforlifedecade/index.shtml
Inclusion of women increases effectiveness and efficiency
“Inclusion of women increases effectiveness and efficiency” is one of the conclusions of the publication: Women as Agents of Change in Water: reflections on experiences from the field. The publication gives examples of how to include women in water initiatives, the challenges faced and lessons learnt. The cases show the importance and benefits that involving women has in the design and planning stages of water initiatives, from reducing inefficient use of funds and increasing transparency, to finding appropriate, affordable solutions and achieving better operation and maintenance.
The cases describe the efforts of members of Women for Water Partnership (WfWP) in Armenia, Ukraine, Tanzania, Nepal, Kenya, Uganda and Nigeria. The publication was made in collaboration with UN Women and UNW-DPAC.
The second publication is the result of a study by UNU INWEH in collaboration with WfWP. “Women, Wash and the Water for Life Decade: an emerging framework for success post-2015”. The publication gives insight in what works in practice and what not. It also shows clearly what the benefits of a supporting network like Women for Water Partnership are at different levels.
The idea to publicise lessons of women and water was born during the High Level International Conference on Water Cooperation in Tajikistan in 2013, therefore we are proud to offer the publications in Dushanbe again to, first deputy head of Committee of Women and Family Affairs under the government of Tajikistan.
Both publications come at the right time. As the roles of women in the water sector are increasingly being acknowledged nationally and internationally, the challenge is to move to action. On the eve of the post 2015 agenda, the lessons provided in both publications are essential for the implementation of the proposed SDG 5 – to achieve gender equality and empowering women and girls - and SDG 6 - to ensure availability and sustainable management of Water and sanitation for all – and especially the connection between the two.
Practical information
The launch of both publications takes place on Tuesday 9th June 2015: 17.00—18.30 hrs
Building 8, 1st floor Press conference hall
The programme of the event will be published on www.womenforwater.org
You can find the publications online:
Women as agents of change in water: reflections on experiences from the field www.womenforwater.org,www.unwomen.org, www.un.org/waterforlifedecade/index.shtml
