Empower a woman with water and she can change her city
Empower a Woman with Water and She Can Change Her City publications, released by Cities Alliance during the UN Water Conference, highlights the link between water scarcity and gender inequality in the MENA region. With 11 of the world’s 17 most water-stressed countries located in this region, women and girls—who bear primary responsibility for water-related tasks—are disproportionately affected. The report showcases grassroots initiatives in Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia, and Palestine that empower women in water management and calls for greater female leadership and decision making. Key recommendations include collecting sex-disaggregated data, mapping gender-specific needs, and building women’s capacities in water management and water diplomacy. The report stresses that achieving gender equality and climate justice requires inclusive water governance and engaging women as agents of change.