Since the launch of the report of the Global High-Level Panel on Water and Peace “A Matter of Survival” in 2017, the implementation of its recommendations has thrown the light and supported the importance of looking at the role of women water leaders in peacebuilding, and resolution of conflicts, using new mechanisms of water diplomacy. Indeed, the role of gender in hydrodiplomacy is under-studied, and there is a need for the empowerment, in particular of the role of women in water diplomacy and water cooperation decision making and negotiations.

The Geneva Water Hub (GWH) and the Global Water Partnership Mediterranean (GWP-med) have jointly conducted a Comparative Study that applies a gender lens to the challenges of decision making on water security and transboundary cooperation issues in the MENA region. In celebration of both International Women’s Day, and World Water Day 2021, a virtual launching event is co-organized by the GWP-Med and the GWH, within the framework of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Water Policy Framework for Actions 2030, on 15th March 2021 from 13:00-15:00 CET

This 2-hour event will develop over three segments, matching the three objectives: a welcoming part by the co-organizing partners; a presentation and discussion on the key findings of the Comparative Study; and a panel among development partners and relevant organizations, reflecting on the theme and exploring options for operational synergies. Please consult the agenda here.

The event will simultaneously interpreted into in English/French/Arabic.

Register to the event through the link below: