Afghanistan, March 22 -- The UNESCO says women and girls play a key role in securing water for families worldwide, yet remain underrepresented in water management and leadership positions.
Marking World Water Day, the agency stressed the need for equal participation of women in managing water resources to achieve inclusive and sustainable solutions.
UNESCO noted that while water is essential for life, inequalities continue to shape access to this critical resource across many regions.
The statement comes as millions still face water shortages, including in Afghanistan, where access to clean drinking water remains a major challenge.
According to UNICEF, nearly one-third of Afghanistan's population lacks access to safe drinking water, wit...