A Path Forward for Women, Water, Peace, and Security

“The Women in Water Diplomacy Network is an informal community of practice comprised of both formal and informal women decision-makers and experts, representing over 500 years of collective experience and expertise in transboundary water management and decision-making engaged in some of the most water insecure regions of the world. The Network holds a cooperative vision, which recognizes the unique and intrinsic social, cultural, environmental, and economic values of transboundary water resources that traverse the landscapes of our one shared planet.

Despite challenges, we are bound together and jointly recognize the significant benefits that can result from improved transboundary water cooperation. Guided by our shared objectives, we discuss common challenges, share experiences, enhance understanding of each other and our countries’ perspectives, build trust, and support one another to seek mutually beneficial opportunities for cooperation to achieve sustainable water for all.”

Excerpt from the 2022 Women in Water Diplomacy Global Joint Statement.

This Women in Water Diplomacy Nile and Beyond Global Strategy 2022-2027 was developed by members of the Women in Water Diplomacy Network, Leadership Council, and Process Support team with input from Network members in Central Asia and Afghanistan as well as experts and Network partners.

The five strategic pillars

The overarching goal of the Women in Water Diplomacy Network is women’s empowerment and leadership in high-level decision-making in transboundary basins. This will be achieved through objectives and activities defined within five strategic pillars.