Room 9 EXPO

Objectives of the Session:
Hydro-diplomacy is a concept that has been emerging in recent years, largely as a result of the observation of rivalries over water and even the risks of "water wars". This session aims to
- conceptually highlight the potential of peace building through hydro-diplomacy, noting on the contrary the opportunity of "basin peace
- highlight the best practices of technical, legal, organizational, economic and environmental tools at the basis of a "concrete" hydro-diplomacy

Aligned with the ambition of the WWF, UNICEF RO for West and Central Africa propose t a dialogue between young people from the Sahel, who are deeply affected by water issues and policy makers, as part of the 9th World Water Forum.This dialogue could be one of the panels on Day 3 o water and climate or Day 4 on water, sanitation and gender.From 2021, UNICEF has successfully engaged young people of the 10 countries in the Sahel in inclusive public debates on key issues affecting the region.

The session is conceived as a space for exchange between participants on the gender approach and its integration in rural sanitation policies, projects and programs.
The first step will be to present the subject and the issues it covers, to discuss the gender approach (from its institutionalization to its operationalization), and its inclusion in sanitation projects, while encouraging discussion among participants and input from the floor. A focus will be put on the Management of Menstrual Hygiene and the design of public facilities that are sensitive to it.