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In times of armed conflicts resurgence, for unconditional respect of the human right to water at all times

2023-11-30

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Press release In view of the tragic situations in various parts of the world resulting from conflicts in which water resources are endangered, thus depriving populations of this vital resource, the International Secretariat for Water – Solidarity Water Europe reiterates its commitment to Water and Peace and its firm condemnation of the endangerment of water … Continue reading In times of armed conflicts resurgence, for unconditional respect of the human right to water at all times →

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10th World Water Forum, Indonesia – civil society and youth mobilized

2023-11-13

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The World Water Forum (WWForum) is organized every 3 years by the World Water Council (WWC) and a host country, as a forum for debate and exchange on the issues of access to water and sanitation for all. It is the main international multi-stakeholder event on this issue. The next World Water Forum will be … Continue reading 10th World Water Forum, Indonesia – civil society and youth mobilized →

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Call for application to take part in YWC programme- phase II now open!

2023-09-29

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Now that the pilot phase of the Youth for Water and Climate Programme was succesfully completed, thank to the support of all our partners and Erasmus +, it’s time to engage a new phase. You are between 18 and 30 years old and currently living in Romania, Greece, Lithuania, France, Bulgaria, Hungary or the Netherlands … Continue reading Call for application to take part in YWC programme- phase II now open! →

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Moldova’s first step towards intercommunity: the first IDA is created

2023-09-27

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The result of long-standing cooperation between Solidarity Water Europe (SWE) and the Mayors of the Nirnova Basin, as well as the confidence and support of Moldovan national authorities and institutional partners¹, the “Nirnova Basin” Intercommunal Development Association (ADI) was officially registered on Monday September 25. It represents the first form of intercommunality in Moldavia, and … Continue reading Moldova’s first step towards intercommunity: the first IDA is created →

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Review of the mobilization of ISW and its partner networks at Stockholm World Water Week

2023-09-27

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Under the theme “Seeds for change: Innovative solutions for wiser water”, this year’s edition of Stockholm World Water Week brought together a diverse range of stakeholders to develop solutions to the world’s biggest water challenges, with topics ranging from food security and health to agriculture, technology, biodiversity and the climate crisis. The event was an … Continue reading Review of the mobilization of ISW and its partner networks at Stockholm World Water Week →

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ISW’s mobililzation at the Stockholm World Water Week 2023

2023-08-16

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Under the theme Seeds of Change: Innovative Solutions for a Water-Wise, this year’s edition of Stockholm World Water Week will bring together a diverse range of stakeholders to develop solutions to the world’s greatest water-related challenges, with topics ranging from food security and health to agriculture, technology, biodiversity, and the climate crisis. The event will … Continue reading ISW’s mobililzation at the Stockholm World Water Week 2023 →

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United Nations Water Conference: The Butterfly Effect calls for stronger international water governance

2023-06-22

Butterfly Effect - NGO coalition

From the 9th World Water Forum in 2022 to the United Nations Water Conference in 2023, the international civil society water coalition “Butterfly Effect” – led by the International Secretariat for Water (ISW) and with over 140 CSO members – has been fully mobilised to influence the first UN water conference in almost 50 years. … Continue reading United Nations Water Conference: The Butterfly Effect calls for stronger international water governance →

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Catalyzing youth voices at the UN2023 Water Conference

2023-06-21

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Through the empowerment and amplification of voices of hundreds of civil society groups (CSO) and youth organizations from around the world, the International Secretariat for Water (ISW) catalyzed CSO and youth priorities at the first global summit on water in almost 50 years. Empowering civil society and youth to influence change has been a central … Continue reading Catalyzing youth voices at the UN2023 Water Conference →

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United Nations 2023 Water Conference – the transformative influence of civil society and youth

2023-06-20

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From March 22 to 24, 2023, the first UN conference on water in almost 50 years was held at the United Nations headquarters in New York. This conference was an exceptional opportunity to advocate for the advancement of water and sanitation issues. The International Secretariat for Water (ISW) played a key role in mobilizing, catalyzing, … Continue reading United Nations 2023 Water Conference – the transformative influence of civil society and youth →

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Bridging the local to the global – How a series of youth-led dialogues contributed to the UN2023 Water Conference

2023-06-16

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Empowering civil society and youth to influence change has been a central element of the International Secretariat for Water (ISW) strategy for over 30 years. For the UN 2023 Water Conference, ISW mobilized and promoted the voices of changemakers, particularly those most affected by water issues, including women, youth, and indigenous communities. As an integral … Continue reading Bridging the local to the global – How a series of youth-led dialogues contributed to the UN2023 Water Conference →

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