Youth

Discover the winners of the third 1MYAC call for proposals!

2025-11-17

Youth

After months of creativity, passion, and hard work, we’re thrilled to announce the six winning youth-led projects of the 1 Million Youth Action Challenge (1MYAC) 3rd Call to Action! From over 180 inspiring submissions across 55 countries, these six projects stood out for their innovation, impact, and deep commitment to building a more sustainable and resilient world. This year’s winners come from Nigeria, Uzbekistan, … Continue reading Discover the winners of the third 1MYAC call for proposals! →

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Civil society and youth get organised for the 3rd UN Water Conference

2025-11-17

News

On 11 November 2025, the International  Secretariat for Water (ISW), in collaboration with the Butterfly Effect NGO coalition, the Global Youth Movement for Water and the United Nations Major Group for Children and Youth, with the support of UN-Water and DESA, launched the first webinar in a series of three entitled ‘Towards the 2026 United … Continue reading Civil society and youth get organised for the 3rd UN Water Conference →

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The International Secretariat for Water at the Third Syrdarya Youth Forum in Khujand

2025-11-10

Youth for Water and Peace

On 11th October, the International Secretariat for Water (ISW) co-organised and participated in the 3rd Syrdarya Youth Forum, organised by the Youth Group for Protection of the Environment in Gulistan, in the Sughd region of Tajikistan. The Forum built on the recent positive developments in the relations between Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, with a historical … Continue reading The International Secretariat for Water at the Third Syrdarya Youth Forum in Khujand →

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Youth for Water and Climate Programme: Recap of the Mobility Week in Strasbourg

2025-09-17

Youth

From August 30 to September 5, 2025, 40 young water leaders from seven European countries gathered in Strasbourg as part of the Youth for Water and Climate Programme (YWCP) – a programme coordinated by the International Secretariat for Water (Solidarity Water Europe – Europea office) that aims to equip youth to address the challenges of … Continue reading Youth for Water and Climate Programme: Recap of the Mobility Week in Strasbourg →

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Towards the United Nations Water Conference 2026: Unified Voices for Action

2025-09-08

News

From July 7 to 10, 2025, the International Secretariat for Water (ISW-SWE) took part in strategic exchanges in New York during the meeting convened by the President of the General Assembly and the stakeholder consultation in preparation for the United Nations Water Conference 2026. A Civil Society and Youth Delegation Committed to Inclusive Water Governance … Continue reading Towards the United Nations Water Conference 2026: Unified Voices for Action →

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We are Water – Annual activity Report 2024

2025-09-04

Annual reports

Our 2024 annual activity report, “We Are Water” is now online! In a world increasingly confronted with water tensions, persistent inequalities, and the growing effects of climate crises, the year 2024 was full of challenges—but also concrete progress for the International Water Secretariat (ISW-SWE) and its partners. It was in this uncertain context that we … Continue reading We are Water – Annual activity Report 2024 →

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Youth at the Heart of Regional Cooperation in Central Asia

2025-05-13

Youth Vision for Central Asia

A Youth-Led Vision for Water, Energy and Food Security Throughout 2024, the International Secretariat for Water (ISW) and its Central Asian Youth for Water network (CAY4Water) actively contributed to the Drops of the Future regional workshops—an initiative of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the Swiss Confederation (SDC). These workshops were … Continue reading Youth at the Heart of Regional Cooperation in Central Asia →

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World Water Day 2025: A United and Committed Youth for the Future of Water and the Planet

2025-04-10

1MYAC

On March 22, we rallied worldwide to celebrate World Water Day, a global call to action to protect this essential resource for both present and future generations. At the International Secretariat for Water, we brought together our partners, youth networks, and civil society to raise awareness and encourage action. We Are Water: From Bali to … Continue reading World Water Day 2025: A United and Committed Youth for the Future of Water and the Planet →

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16th European Youth Parliament for Water: a major mobilization of young people in favor of water and biodiversity

2025-02-24

Youth

From October 20 to 26, 2024, over 100 young Europeans and partner organizations gathered in Budapest and Szolnok, Hungary, for the 16th edition of the European Youth Parliament for Water (EYPW). Organized by the International Secretariat for Water – Solidarity Water Europe (ISW-SWE) and hosted by Global Water Partnership Hungary, the event was supported by … Continue reading 16th European Youth Parliament for Water: a major mobilization of young people in favor of water and biodiversity →

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