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Peruvian communities at the heart of water governance
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Water and sanitation program in Moldova
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World Youth Parliament for Water elects new board
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Youth Voices Policy Choices: a strong voice for water
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Blue Book Mali 2nd edition out now
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#WaterGeneration: Our Youth Strategy
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A model for rural water supply in Central Asia
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What's going on
Youth Voices Policy Choices
Youth Voices Policy Choices (YVPC) aims at empowering the new generation of water leaders, building trust and motivating them to become agents of change at different levels, starting at their own communities. By providing an open space for discussion, Youth Voices Policy Choices creates synergies between stakeholders, who debate and learn from one another. Emerging … Continue reading Youth Voices Policy Choices
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Water and sanitation programme in Peru
The ISW has been active on the ground in Peru for many years. In collaboration with our network of partners, we have brought drinking water and sanitation services to many Peruvian families and communities.
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Youth empowerment in Central Asia
We have had a presence in Central Asia for over 20 years, focused on our field projects in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. Youth have always been at the heart of our activities in Central Asia. We are mobilizing and empowering a new generation of water leaders in the region to contribute to a sustainable and peaceful development. … Continue reading Youth empowerment in Central Asia
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About ISW and SWE
The International Secretariat for Water (ISW) and Solidarity Water Europe (SWE) bring together citizens and organizations that are committed and active in the cause of water. Their commitment is to ensure the application of the founding texts of the movement (the Montreal Charter and the Declaration of Strasbourg) to ensure access to drinking water and sanitation for all. The ISW is based in Montreal, Canada, and SEE is based in Strasbourg, France.
Building on the evolution of knowledge, the development of innovative partnerships and creativity, ISW-SWE develops initiatives that guarantee the right to water and thus universal access to water and sanitation, while preserving the resource. The ISW-SWE and its partners create bridges and dialogues between all stakeholders (civil society, academic sector, private sector and institutions).
News
Budapest Water Summit 2019
October 11, 2019
Building on the success of the events held in 2013 and 2016, Hungary hosts the third Budapest Water Summit in 2019. Under the patronage of H.E. Mr János Áder, President of Hungary, the event will take place 15-17 October 2019 in Budapest. The latest programme is available here. International Secretariat for Water (ISW) at the … Continue reading Budapest Water Summit 2019
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Imagine Blue Peace Finalists Revealed!
October 11, 2019
The Geneva Water Hub, the International Secretariat for Water and the World youth Parliament for Water are pleased to announce that following a global call for youth visions under the theme of “water as an instrument for peace” over 130 submissions from young people aged 18-35 were received. The winner and semi-finalists each produced work that will inspire a … Continue reading Imagine Blue Peace Finalists Revealed!
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WYPW Contributes towards the 2021 World Water Development Report
October 11, 2019
Imad Antoine Ibrahim of the World Youth Parliament for Water (WYPW) reports back on his participation in the World Water Development Report 2021 (WWDR 2021) inception meeting convened by the World Water Assessment Program (UNESCO WWAP) in Perugia on the 19th and the 20th September 2019. The WWDR 2021 kick-off workshop topic was valuing water. … Continue reading WYPW Contributes towards the 2021 World Water Development Report
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