Wilson Center Experts
Lisa Schechtman
Expertise:
Water
Affiliation:
Head of Policy and Advocacy, WaterAid America
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Women and Water: Streams of Development
September 23, 2011 // 12:00pm — 1:15pm
Women and water are inextricably linked around the world. Responsibility for fetching and using water commonly rests – quite literally – on the shoulders of women and girls. This burden exacts a high toll across sectors, negatively impacting health, education, economy, agriculture, gender equity, and political stability. more
Women and Water: Streams of Development
September 23, 2011 // 12:00pm — 1:15pm
Women and water are inextricably linked around the world. Responsibility for fetching and using water commonly rests – quite literally – on the shoulders of women and girls. This burden exacts a high toll across sectors, negatively impacting health, education, economy, agriculture, gender equity, and political stability.