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Sareen Malik on the worldwide water crisis: ‘Women should sit at the table when decisions are being made’

22.08.22 Amsterdam
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Dieneke van der Wijk Managing Director of Simavi

Dieneke van der Wijk: “I admire the resilience of women”

02.08.22 Amsterdam
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WASH SDG woman washing hands

World Water Week 2022: Looking forward with us

28.07.22 Amsterdam
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Women next to temporary toilet in flood displaced community

In this Nepali community, climate change is mostly felt through water

The effects of climate change are abundantly clear to be observed in water: 90% of climate risks are water-related. Financing adaptation is more crucial than ever.
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 Mahmuda at water tap

Dealing with the water crisis in Bangladesh, the story of Mahmuda

Dealing with the water crisis is dealing with climate change in Bangladesh. Women and girls are disproportionately affected. Read Mahmuda Begum's story.
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 Beleidsnotitie Doen waar Nederland goed in is 2022

Climate, adaptation and water: how firm are the promises of Minister Schreinemacher?

07.07.22 Amsterdam
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Flood in the streets of Bangladesh

Research proves: climate injustice for Africa and South Asia extremely high

30.06.22 Amsterdam
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Simavi Managing Director Dieneke van der Wijk at the Climate march in Rotterdam

Waking up the government during the Climate March in Rotterdam

21.06.22 Amsterdam
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Reusable sanitary pads, proper information and water give girls dignity in Kenya

24.05.22 Kenya
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Jane Nyamwamu about the impact of the Water Justice Fund: 'Women can do magic'

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