# South Asia Young Women In Water ## Posts - [Youth Driving Accountability in Global Water Processes: Mobilizing Towards UN2026WC (Reflections from the closing ceremony of World Water Week 2025)](https://saywiw.com/youth-driving-accountability-in-global-water-processes-mobilizing-towards-un2026wc-reflections-from-the-closing-ceremony-of-world-water-week-2025/): Global Recognition of Youth Engagement Youth engagement in the water sector has grown significantly over the past decade, gaining visibility and legitimacy at global forums. The International Secretariat for Water (ISW), through the Global Youth Movement for Water (GYMW), has brought together youth-led organizations and allies, providing credibility and recognition. Yet despite these advances, youth advocacy remains fragmented. This fragmentation weakens the collective voice of young professionals and diminishes their influence in shaping water governance and policy. Inclusivity and Empowerment through Local Action Local and community-based models show how youth, particularly from marginalized communities, can lead transformative water governance. By […] - [Turning the Tide: Governing the Water Cycle as a Global Common Good (Reflections from Global Commission on the Economics of Water– the rippling effect session at World Water Week 2025)](https://saywiw.com/turning-the-tide-governing-the-water-cycle-as-a-global-common-good-reflections-from-global-commission-on-the-economics-of-water-the-rippling-effect-session-at-world-water-week-2025/): Climate change, population growth, and unsustainable development are reshaping the very foundation of life itself: water. While rivers run dry, wetlands vanish, and rainfall patterns grow unpredictable, global systems continue to treat water as an infinite commodity rather than as the fragile cycle that sustains every species and economy. In South Asia, this contradiction is lived daily. Cities like Delhi and Chennai alternate between waterlogging and “Day Zero” warnings, while rural communities in Bihar or Bundelkhand still depend on uncertain monsoons for survival. As a young researcher and citizen of South Asia, I cannot ignore how these contradictions play out […] - [Reflection from World Water Week 2025 - Session on “Gender Equality and WASH – Mutually Reinforcing Domains of Change”](https://saywiw.com/reflection-from-world-water-week-2025-session-on-gender-equality-and-wash-mutually-reinforcing-domains-of-change/): At World Water Week 2025, the session “Gender Equality and WASH – Mutually Reinforcing Domains of Change” highlighted a vital message: achieving universal water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) access and advancing gender equality are deeply interconnected. Convened by Agenda for Change, WaterAid, and World Vision, the discussion showcased how gender-responsive WASH programming can drive broader social inclusion and women’s empowerment while making systems more effective and sustainable. The urgency is clear. The 2024 Global Gender Gap Report warns that, at the current rate, closing the gender gap will take 134 years. One in ten women lives in extreme poverty, and […] - [Burka’s Struggle: Villages Swept Away by Climate Change](https://saywiw.com/burkas-struggle-villages-swept-away-by-climate-change/): Afghanistan stands at the forefront of the global climate crisis, facing severe impacts despite its contribution to global emissions. The United Nations has identified Afghanistan as one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change. As a landlocked nation with a complex topography, Afghanistan’s vulnerability to climate change is particularly acute, ranking among the most affected countries globally. The country faces an increasing frequency and intensity of natural disaster, including droughts, storms, floods, landslides, avalanches, and earthquakes across all the provinces. These events are disrupting the lives and livelihoods of millions of people as a significant portion of the population […] - [Afghan Water Woman: A Marginalized Segment](https://saywiw.com/afghan-water-woman-a-marginalized-segment/): Afghanistan is landlocked with five river basins including Amu Darya Basin, Northern Basin, Kabul Basin (Indus Basin), Helmand Basin and Harirod-Murghab Basin. Its high mountains are the headwater of Amu Darya, Helmand, Hari, Panj, Murghab, Kabul, Farah, Bartang, Kunar and Arghandab rivers, but it uses only 30 percent of its water resources. Nearly four decades of war, conflicts and political instability decimated the country’s hydrological infrastructures. During the long turmoil, Afghanistan has neither been able to control its water resources nor build new infrastructures. Before the fall of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to the Taliban, from 2001-2021 the situation […] - [Women, Water, and the Power of Collective Voices: Elevating Essential Elements in Climate Talks](https://saywiw.com/women-water-and-the-power-of-collective-voices-elevating-essential-elements-in-climate-talks/): In the realm of climate change negotiations, amidst the fervour surrounding renewable energy, carbon emissions, and deforestation, one essential element often finds itself relegated to the sidelines: Water. Despite being a fundamental component of life and ecosystems, water has yet to claim its deserved central place at the negotiation table. However, recent developments, such as the Azerbaijan committee’s strides in gender representation for COP29 raises hopes for the inclusion of other similarly overlooked issues, among them the centrality of water as a theme. Water scarcity, pollution, and access disparities are exacerbating the effects of climate change on communities worldwide. From […] - [What does water for shared peace and prosperity mean for South Asia](https://saywiw.com/what-does-water-for-shared-peace-and-prosperity-mean-for-south-asia/): South Asia is one of the regions in the world that has been divided over resources for decades, and that knows conflict more than the sheer majority of developed nations. South Asians have not only seen but experienced the horrors of lack of natural resources can bring on nations – be it the Indus water dispute of 1948 or the famines of colonial times during the 1800s. The same rivers that have been the centre of folklore and culture have been long cut into halves as a result of borders drawn on paper maps. Imagine a canvas where the rivers […] - [All About Water in COP28](https://saywiw.com/all-about-water-in-cop28/): The highly anticipated conglomeration of the Climate Change circuit for this year, the COP28 has concluded this week! One of the most significant takeaways from COP28 was the collective push towards bidding farewell to fossil fuels. Over 100 nations pledged to triple their renewable energy output by 2030. But here’s the kicker – this transition heavily hinges on our reliance on water resources. On 9th December, there was a concerted effort to raise awareness about water’s significance in achieving net zero commitments across various sectors like energy and agriculture. The following day, 10th December, was entirely dedicated to water, food, […] - [Navigating the Water Narrative: Insights from COP](https://saywiw.com/navigating-the-water-narrative-insights-from-cop/): The fundamental relationship between water security and climate change is widely recognized, but this awareness has not been clearly reflected on global platforms. The narrative surrounding water at COP takes an unexpected turn when revisiting COP 2015 in Paris, revealing a gap between recognition and global action. Water events, seemingly overlooked,  unfolded behind closed doors, where water sector experts engaged in confined discussion among themselves. The negligence created a critical gap in recognizing the significance of the water-climate nexus, resulting in missed opportunities that could have been realized during such an impactful occasion. Turning the rearview mirror to COP26, a […] - [Why we need more young women in water](https://saywiw.com/why-we-need-more-young-women-in-water/): Water is essential for life, but it is also a source of many problems. South Asia is facing water crises such as scarcity, pollution, flooding, drought, and conflict. These crises affect millions of people, especially young women who suffer from lack of access to safe water and sanitation. Young women are not only victims of water problems, but also solutions. They have the potential to transform the way water is managed and governed in South Asia. They have the skills, knowledge, and passion to address the water challenges and create a water-secure future. 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