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World Water Day: 22 Mar 16 - Water and Jobs

Mar 22, 2016

 

World Water Day is observed worldwide each year on March 22nd. It is an opportunity to focus attention on a natural resource that all our lives and livelihoods depend on. It is a day on which to be inspired and take action to make a difference for those who can’t take water for granted.

 

In 2016, World Water Day highlights how water and jobs interact to transform people’s lives.
Almost half of the world's 1.5 billion workers are working in water related sectors and nearly all jobs depend on water and those that ensure its safe delivery. Yet millions of water workers are not recognized or protected by basic labour rights. Water and sanitation are essential workers’ lives and health. 

 

Find out more information on the UN Water website.

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