Why is Gender a key issue in the ‘Water for Life’ theme?
In most societies women have primary responsibility for water supply, sanitation and health at the household level. This central role of women is often neglected in efforts to improve water resource management schemes and sanitation facilities. Furthermore, women suffer the largest burden when water and sanitation resources are inadequate. The activities of the ‘Water for Life’ Decade will include a gender perspective, and will promote the full participation and equal involvement of women in water-related development efforts.
