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COP31 in Antalya, Turkey: What is it and what will happen?

15.12.25 Amsterdam

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Looking back on our anniversary celebration at the Rijksmuseum

On Thursday 13 November, Simavi celebrated its 100th anniversary at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam with a one-off photo exhibition and a short symposium. It was an afternoo...

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Standing together against the water crisis: the power of women in Malaka, Indonesia

The lack of clean water in Indonesia not only leads to health problems and a negative impact on the local economy, but also places a heavy burden on women and girls who a...

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Elevating equality: Why climate action in the water sector must start with human rights

14.08.25 Amsterdam

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"I learned how to make my voice heard." The story from Popy from Bangladesh

'For two months every year, our entire village was flooded. No toilets, no drinking water. We had nowhere to go. I had no idea I could do anything about it myself.'

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What is Simavi’s vision on Water Justice?

At Simavi we fight for water justice. But what does water justice mean? Why is this so important and what does water justice look like in practice. And most importantly,...

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It takes a village: bringing safe water to every home in Changunarayan Municipality

Making one municipality in Nepal completely water safe for all requires more than just waterpipes and tanks. That is why the Sarwacha programme brings together the commun...

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‘New development aid policy letter by Dutch minister Klever harmful, heartless and unwise’

20.02.25 Amsterdam

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Water Justice Fund: Building resilient communities in Nepal through peer learning

Since 2023, when the first women’s groups in the Dang and Kailali districts in Nepal received a grant from Simavi’s Water Justice Fund to tackle their water problems, a l...

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