2018-04-25
Young water leaders from around the world came together to mobilize for action in Brasilia during the World Water Forum. The 50 youth from 25 countries who gathered in Brasilia showed that they are change makers who are already taking action on local, regional and international levels. During the Forum we saw them mobilize, influence, … Continue reading World Youth Parliament for Water: Thirsty for Change
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2018-04-18
Brazil had quite a number of experiences that touched our hearts as a parliament but the one that stood out the most was our visit to the indigenous community; The Sanctuary of the Shaman (Santuário dos Pajés). Nothing prepared us for this visit, leaving the sheltered world of the city centre, we arrived at an … Continue reading Guest blog: Young parliamentarian Khadija Stewart
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2018-04-16
Young water leaders from around the world came together to mobilize for action in Brasilia during the World Water Forum. The World Youth Parliament for Water’s 4th General Assembly was the culmination of over a year of planning and organization for this global youth-led network, supported by the ISW. The participants came from over twenty … Continue reading World Youth Parliament for Water recap
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2018-04-10
Arriving in Brasilia for the 8th World Water Forum, the intense heat and dry environment immediately brought the scarcity of water to mind. As a city that has long dealt with its own water problems, the Forum brought a sense of irony to mind but created a great opportunity to help resolve existing issues. Sponsored … Continue reading Guest blog: Alex Whitebrook at WYPW and the Forum
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2018-04-04
WORLD YOUTH PARLIAMENT FOR WATER ELECTS NEW BOARD Global network advocates for youth action on water MONTREAL, March 29, 2018–The World Youth Parliament for Water elected a new board of young water leaders in Brasilia last week. The board will advocate and act for water around the world, while mobilizing youth and supporting change. For … Continue reading World Youth Parliament for Water elects new board
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2018-04-03
Six young water professionals from Central Asia made a big impact at the World Water Forum in Brasilia this March. For the first time, youth from each of the six Central Asian states were able to participate in Forum sessions. They were present at all the Blue Peace Talks, and the youth sessions ISW organized … Continue reading Central Asian youth make waves in Brasilia
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2018-03-12
Come meet us at the World Water Forum in Brasilia and learn more about our flagship initiatives to defend the cause of water around the world. We’ll be convening, presenting at or participating in a variety of events from March 18-22. This tentative list is subject to change. Most events will take place at the … Continue reading The ISW at the World Water Forum
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2018-03-08
The program and schedule is now out for the World Youth Parliament for Water’s General Assembly, coming up next week in Brasilia. From March 16 to 23, the World Youth Parliament for Water (WYPW) will unite more than 50 young water leaders from around the world in Brasilia for its fourth General Assembly. During a … Continue reading World Youth Parliament for Water March 16-23: Program announced
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2018-02-12
On February 13, 2018 in Tajikistan, we organized a #WaterGeneration Meetup–Dushanbe. This day-long event prepared Central Asia’s Young Water Champions for the regional pre-consultations for the 8th World Water Forum on February 14 and 15. With a day of workshops, talks and testimonials, the Meetup prepared Central Asian youth to be agents of change through concrete … Continue reading #WaterGeneration Meetup – Dushanbe
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2018-01-15
The International Secretariat for Water and the World Youth Parliament for Water invite all young people active in the water sector to apply to the 4th General Assembly of the World Youth Parliament for Water. The Parliament will be held during the World Water Forum, on the theme of Water and Peace. WHAT IS THE … Continue reading Call for participation: World Youth Parliament for Water General Assembly
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