20/09/2026
💧 Women and girls are disproportionately affected by water challenges – but their needs and perspectives are still too often missing from water management.
Only 4% of women live in countries where water management fully considers the needs of women and girls.
Ensuring women can meaningfully participate in decisions about water and sanitation is essential for more equitable and sustainable water management – and for progress towards .
Explore the latest in the Gender Snapshot 2026: https://www.unwomen.org/en/resources/gender-snapshot
Learn more about water and gender from UN-Water: https://www.unwater.org/water-facts/water-and-gender