World Youth Parliament for Water

Global

Since 2002

Objective

The World Youth Parliament for Water is a network of passionate young people from over 80 countries. We are your 'Leaders of Tomorrow,' making waves of change in the water sector. Our members take action on water issues at all levels; from concrete actions in local communities, to advocacy for youth leadership in the water sector at the United Nations General Assembly.

We respond to the interests of youth, working together to prioritize water issues and create platforms for the expertise of youth to be recognized on these issues. We support youth-led water projects. We work to see that youth have a valued and respected decision-making seat among senior water management officials. We are thirsty for a change!

Key actions

What we do!

Raise Awareness
We recognize young water leaders as change makers who can advance the values of equity, peace, and a healthy environment within the water sector. Outside the water sector, we lead efforts to improve water education, especially for youth, in all countries.

Advocate
We mobilize youth to speak with a lens on the future for peaceful and sustainable water management for the long-term. We push for more youth representation in established institutions and organizations.

Local Action
We work with and support young people committed to decentralized projects on a community level. Access to safe water and sanitation and the healthy management of basins is not possible without including local contributions.

Research
We conduct research, to improve our understanding of the connections between the environment, society and of the multitude of perspectives related to water resources management.

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