2018-08-22
The World Youth Parliament for Water continues to raise youth voices for further involvement of youth as key partners for SDG 6 achievement and peace. That is what the network advocated for during the International High Level Conference on International decade for Action “Water for Sustainable development” 2018-2028 in Tajikistan last June. It was a … Continue reading Young parliamentarians for water in action
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2018-08-09
The Senegalese national daily “Le Soleil” shared the vision and actions of the ISW and its networks at the 8th World Water Forum in Brasilia to promote cooperation on water issues. We advocate for sustainable access to water and sanitation services, prioritizing the participation of civil society and young people in finding solutions and developing … Continue reading The national Senegalese journal presents our actions for water and peace
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2018-07-18
The first dialogue of “Youth Voices Policy Choices” was held from July 4th to July 6th in Warsaw. During those 3 days, Solidarity Water Europe and it’s partners put a great focus on youth advocacy for water and climate by opening the dialogue between young water leaders and policy makers. Making European youth voices heard … Continue reading YOUTH VOICES POLICY CHOICES: A DIALOGUE FOR WATER AND CLIMATE BETWEEN EUROPEAN YOUTH AND POLICY MAKERS
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2018-04-25
When it comes to the complex interaction between water and climate change, narrowing the gap between youth’s concerns and European policymakers’ priorities is a vital challenge. Our program Youth Voices → Policy Choices will start a dialogue between European graduate students from select countries, and key decision makers on water and climate. Preparations are now underway … Continue reading Summer just around the corner: Youth Voices Policy Choices begins
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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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2018-04-11
The Youth for Water and Climate platform officially launched on World Water Day in Brasilia. Developed by ISW, the Global Water Partnership – GWP – and partners, the web platform connects young water leaders to technical and financial resources. On March 22, ISW Executive Director Sarah Dousse and GWP Steering Committee member Tracy Molefi official … Continue reading Youth for Water and Climate platform launches at World Water Forum
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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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