International networks
Water management and gender equality are closely connected. In many regions, women face barriers to decisions on water despite their vital role. Networks and partnerships around the world connect professionals and activists to expand women’s participation, exchange experience and advance fairer, more sustainable water management. These networks work at the intersection of gender and water.
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Women in Water Diplomacy
This international community connects women experts and allies in transboundary water management. The network strengthens women’s leadership and participation in water sector decisions.
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From the Nile basin to Central Asia
Women in Water Management in Central Asia and Afghanistan
Established in 2021 with support from the OSCE, SIWI and CAREC, this network covers Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan. It aims to increase women professionals’ participation in water sector decisions and integrate gender perspectives into regional water management. Members take part in joint training, share knowledge and experience, strengthen their professional skills and support regional water cooperation.
Women for Water Partnership (WfWP)
Founded in 2004, this global partnership of women’s organizations now includes members from about 134 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Western Europe. WfWP uses water and sanitation as an entry point for women’s empowerment. It promotes women’s participation and visibility in water governance and sustainable development at every level. Members run projects, exchange good practice and help shape water policy to secure equal access for all.
Women in Water and Sanitation Network (WWSN)
Founded in 2021, this professional network connects women working in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) around the world. It aims to make the sector more inclusive and describes itself as a women’s voice for Sustainable Development Goal 6 on clean water and sanitation. Members connect, share experience and address the professional barriers faced by women engineers and managers. The network seeks to help more women build careers and take leadership roles in the water sector.
Community of Women in Water (CWiW)
Founded in 2019, CWiW quickly grew into a global network of around 800 women water professionals. It supports women addressing water challenges through connections and knowledge exchange. Its community links specialists across water supply, ecology and water diplomacy. Mentoring, training and information support strengthen women’s professional capacity. CWiW also collaborates with international partners, including GWP, to advance systemic approaches to water and gender equality.