To celebrate 2017 International Women's Day on 8 March 2017, we ask a Women Water Champion in our region about their opinion on "How can the water sector step it up for gender equality?". And here are their amazing opinion:
Ms. Asmi Burhan - Independent Gender Specialist
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Ir. BIBI ZARINA BINTI CHE OMAR – Women leaders in the National Disaster Management Agency.
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“As a mother, I never found myself thinking that my youngest child should get no food because it is too costly. It is unacceptable that sometimes we still ignore some voices in development because it makes no economic sense to listen. Water policy and management is essentially caring for people’s wellbeing. It needs to go beyond logic: it must have heart and compassion. The only way forward is for EVERYONE to realize we MUST listen to the ideas, voices, and concern of people from ALL genders and work TOGETHER in mutual standing, respect, and support.”
Atie Tri Juniati – Indonesia Water Partnership (Ina-WP)- March 2017
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Quote from our Partners :
“Access to Water Empower Women!”. Image and quote from Mrs. Dom Thach – Alternate Steering Committee Member from Cambodia Water Partnership.
“Mainstream Gender in All Water Security Agenda”. Dr. Solieng Mak, Steering Committee Member of GWP Southeast Asia and Chair of Cambodia Water Partnership.
“Women Empowerment on the planning & Water Management improve the water security”. Ms. Rayahuningtyas, WACDEP PM GWP Southeast Asia