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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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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
Awareness raising and preventive measures in Sughd Oblast, Tajikistan
June 30, 2020
At a time when 4.5 billion people worldwide were being confined in response to the rapid spread of the COVID19 virus, ISW, with the support of Swiss Cooperation, joined forces with the Ministries of Health and Education of Tajikistan to put in place a rapid action plan on preventing the spread of the virus. Seeking … Continue reading Awareness raising and preventive measures in Sughd Oblast, Tajikistan
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The European Youth Parliament for Water signs the manifesto of the EU Water Alliance
June 23, 2020
ISW-SWE and its European Youth Parliament for Water (EYPW) have joined the EU Water Alliance, and as such, have contributed to the drafting of its new Manifesto ”Opportunity and necessity for Europe to build Water-Smart society and circular economy”. With this manifesto, the EU Water Alliance aims to highlight the urgent water challenges facing Europe … Continue reading The European Youth Parliament for Water signs the manifesto of the EU Water Alliance
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Innovation Water Week
June 2, 2020
The President of the European Youth Parliament for Water (EYPW), Hasmik Barseghyan, will be participating as a speaker to the ‘’Water Innovation Europe’s Water Week’’. Representing youth and civil society voices, Hasmik will be discussing the contribution of those groups in the Water Europe’s position paper on the COVID19. Taking place from June 22nd to the 26th, 2020, the Innovation Water Week will be held entirely online. It will be providing online … Continue reading Innovation Water Week
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