wH2O Journal

03/08/2021

wH2O: The Journal of Gender and Water | University of Pennsylvania

It is with great pleasure we share with you the 8th volume of the wH2O: The Journal of Gender and Water, on the occasion of International Women's Day. A big thanks to all those women sacrificing their education and career to provide water for their families; men and women working hard to empower women in water; and all those women leaders in the water and sanitation
sector that constantly inspire us to do good.

Enjoy reading our newest volume and get inspired!
https://repository.upenn.edu/wh2ojournal/

#WomensHistoryMonth #womensday2021#water #gender #climatechange #sanitation #hygiene #genderequality

Our mission is to serve social scientists, academics, water leaders and practitioners through the annual peer reviewed publication of significant advances in the field of gender and water studies, and to provide a forum for the reporting and discussion of field studies and sharing of perspectives, c...

03/04/2021

Coming soon! The 8th volume of the Journal of #Gender and #Water is going online next week! In this issue, our authors take us all around the world to India, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Argentina, Ghana, Mexico, and the USA.

Published by
The Water Center at Penn

#WomensHistoryMonth #genderequality

10/30/2020

In her article for the #WaterExchange newsletter, Dr. Elesia Glover addresses gender equity in the water sector.

"When most people think about the water industry they think of a male dominated field. Historically, it has been overwhelmingly male driven, although there have been and are many great women in the industry today. Currently women represent less than 15% percent of the United States (US) water workforce."

To read the full article visit:
http://ow.ly/F7EW50C5pHI

10/22/2020

Water Woman: Could You Imagine a Day Without Water?

Water Woman: Could You Imagine a Day Without Water?

07/17/2020

Issue #4 of The Water Center at Penn’s newsletter, Water Exchange, has been published!

Thanks to all of our authors for contributing articles that reflect how vast, complex, & fascinating water topics truly are.
http://ow.ly/pHnk50AB9IV

#Water #WaterExchange #Newsletter

04/10/2020

A Call for Papers | Water Center

We are accepting submissions to 8th volume. Submit your articles by September 30, 2020.

http://web.sas.upenn.edu/water-center/a-call-for-papers/

03/18/2020

It's now easier to email wH2O Journal

It's now easier to email wH2O Journal

03/18/2020

We are pleased to announce the 7th volume of wH2O. Read more at https://watercenter.sas.upenn.edu/volumes/

We are pleased to share with you the 7th volume of the
wH2O: Journal of Gender and Water. This is the 1st volume to be published under the auspices of The Water Center and its new editor, Dr. Swati Hegde. It is now available online at http://ow.ly/ZfDY50yKmwf as well as on our website.

03/16/2020

A Sneak Peek of the wH2O New Volume | Water Center

Take a look at the 7th volume of Journal of Gender and Water https://watercenter.sas.upenn.edu/a-sneak-peek-of-the-wh2o-new-volume/
The Water Center at Penn

A Sneak Peek of the wH2O New Volume Announcements by Swati Hegde., Ph.D. March 10, 2020   We are delighted to present to you the 7th volume of wH2O: The Journal of Gender and Water. The Journal of Gender and Water is an excellent platform for discussing global water and gender challenges and advanc...

10/01/2019

wH2O Journal updated their address.

wH2O Journal updated their address.

05/15/2019

Women needed as 'agents of change' to tackle global water scarcity

Mariet Verhoef-Cohen, president of Women for Water Partnership, explains why women's empowerment goes hand in hand with achieving SDG 6.

Mariet Verhoef-Cohen, president of the Women for Water Partnership, believes gender-responsive solutions are needed when it comes to the problems of water scarcity and sanitation. According to the UN, women and girls spend 200 million hours a day worldwide collecting water and "those 200 million hou...

04/02/2019

Mark your calendars! Start your day on a productive note tomorrow with a webinar at 5am EST (10am GMT).

Listen to experts from WaterAid UK Water & Sanitation for the Urban Poor and Unicef Water in a public webinar to talk toilets... and how to make them female-friendly.

Join the webinar here: https://watera.id/2JO7lTo

#genderequity #WASH #SDG6 #SDG5

03/29/2019

LinkedIn

Are you a woman in #WASH? Join the LinkedIn Group and connect with other women in the sector to chat, network, empower, seek advice & meet for drinks at conferences and events! Open to all ➡️ http://bit.ly/2V1Pz0g #WomeninWASH

03/08/2019

Rose Kaggwa - IWA Women in Water

Rose Kaggwa - IWA Women in Water

Dr. Rose Kaggwa, the recipient of the IWA Women in Water Award 2016, describes her career progression in the water sector and the importance of recognising and nurturing…

03/08/2019

Empowering the Girl Child

Empowering the Girl Child

Safe water empowers the 'Girl Child'. You make it possible. http://www.thewaterproject.org

03/05/2019

Volume 6 is now published! https://repository.upenn.edu/wh2ojournal/

02/25/2019

She’s only a sophomore at Penn and she’s nominated for an Oscar

She won!! We are hoping to contact Claire for an interview for the journal.

Claire Sliney is an executive producer of Period. End of Sentence, one of five Academy Award-nominated entries in the Documentary Short Films category.

01/17/2019

Register for the GWA Conference: https://global-water-alliance.ticketleap.com/2019-conference-water-inequities/

07/23/2018

Too poor for periods, Zimbabwe's girls rely on rags, paper, leaves

Girls around the world should never have to face exclusion from proper #menstrual #hygiene due to their economic circumstances!
http://news.trust.org/item/20180723055549-jfnfs/

It costs the equivalent of $5 to buy one standard packet of pads in Zimbabwe, way beyond the reach of many families

07/18/2018

The blue piece of plastic that’s changing lives – Water For People – Medium

https://medium.com/@waterforpeople/the-blue-piece-of-plastic-thats-changing-lives-8b21794afd0b?platform=hootsuite

Think about your bathroom.

07/05/2018

Why many women in India refuse water during a heatwave

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-44613522

When the deadly heatwaves hit in India some women refuse to drink water, putting their health at risk.

06/21/2018

On 18 and 19 June 2018, the regional conference on reducing gender inequalities in the WASH sector in West and Central Africa took place in Dakar (Senegal). Organized on the initiative of the Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (UN Women), the meeting was hosted by the Government of Senegal through the Ministry of Water and Sanitation. At the conference, West and Central African countries evaluated the progress in reducing gender inequalities in the WASH sector, while also analysing the barriers and challenges they face. In this context, the governments of Cameroon, Niger and Senegal shared their experience of integrating the needs of women and girls, including menstrual hygiene, into national policies and water and sanitation budgets.

06/01/2018

Leveraging Penn’s expertise to meet challenges in the water sector | Penn Today

With its launch this year, The Water Center at Penn, led by Howard Neukrug of Penn Arts & Sciences, has begun a process of partnership-building and education with an aim of bringing cutting-edge research to bear on the pressing challenges of the water sector.
One such issue, ensuring affordability of water, is on the agenda at a conference being held on campus today.
🖱️➡️ http://bit.ly/2J1RMCO

A conference on campus brings together The Water Center at Penn and city officials and community members across the country to find solutions for better water utilities and access.

05/21/2018

Rising Waters Fellowship 2018

Deadline for applications for the Rising Waters Fellowship are June 1, 2018. Apply for this great opportunity to do research in Philadelphia and India!
http://www.ppehlab.org/risingwatersfellowship/

The Penn Program in the Environmental Humanities (PPEH) fosters interdisciplinary environmental collaboration and scholarship at the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, and beyond.

05/09/2018

This Thursday: "Green Infrastructure? A Symposium on the Technologies of Nature and the Nature of Technologies"
The event is free. Be sure to register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/green-infrastructure-a-symposium-on-the-technologies-of-nature-and-the-natures-of-technology-tickets-45722497220

05/04/2018

2018 Waterfront Conference

The Waterfront Alliance is hosting a "Cities on the Edge: 2018 Waterfront Conference" in New York City on May 8 to discuss how local and municipal leaders are responding to climate change. Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-waterfront-conference-tickets-41124575713

View Sponsorship Deck

04/18/2018

#IRCWASH is livestreaming its #WASHDebate on social inclusion in the #WASH sector, including the voices of women and other vulnerable groups. #GenderandWASH #WomeninWASH

Join the live streaming of our #WASHDebate on Leaving No One Behind: #Social #Inclusion in the #WASH sector! Now on twitter: https://twitter.com/IRCWASH #SDG6 #water #sanitation

04/15/2018

Water access, sanitation and hygiene in West Bengal, India

Sneak peak at Akudo's reserach in water access in West Bengal India!
https://youtu.be/ded1WoEIR3I

04/11/2018

WASH: Water, sanitation and hygiene in Tzununá, Guatemala
by Akudo Ejelonu on the blog!
Read more about Akudo's research in Guatemala to improve sanitation in Tzununá.

http://www.wh2ojournal.com/blog/wash-water-sanitation-and-hygiene-in-tzununa-guatemala

04/10/2018

TONIGHT!

Expert faculty from the University of Pennsylvania shed light on their research at the Penn Science Café. Join us for an evening of engaging, stimulating conversation, with a Q&A session following each talk.

Water, Water Everywhere

Bethany Wiggin, Associate Professor of Germanic Languages and Literatures and
Founding Director of Penn Program in Environmental Humanities
Nikhil Anand, Assistant Professor of Anthropology
Richard Pepino, Lecturer in Earth and Environmental Science
Howard Neukrug, Professor of Practice in Earth and Environment Science and
Director of the Water Center

Tuesday, April 10, 2018
6-7 p.m.
World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut Street (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

In presentations and a panel discussion, a quartet of Penn researchers with diverse backgrounds will share their research and thoughts about water. Nikhil Anand and Bethany Wiggin will present their work on Mumbai and Philadelphia as two chapters in a global story about trade, water, and empire; the creation of port infrastructure and the loss of historic wetlands; and the response of contemporary communities to changing waters, including those rising as a result of climate change. And with the crisis in Flint, Michigan as a backdrop, Richard Pepino will discuss his investigation of the risk of lead service lines contributing to childhood lead poisoning in Philadelphia. Howard Neukrug, Director of the new Water Center at Penn, will offer a brief introduction to the panel.

Presented by Penn Arts and Sciences in partnership with the Office of University Communications, Penn Café events are free and open to the public, but RSVPs are encouraged. For more information or directions, contact Amanda Mott at [email protected].

Menu items are available for purchase. Happy Hour pricing from 4–6 p.m.

For a complete listing of all upcoming Science and Lightbulb Cafés, please visit penntoday.upenn.edu/sciencecafe

04/10/2018

WASH

4.5 MILLION PEOPLE LIVE IN LIBERIA. OUT OF THOSE, 1.1 MILLION HAVE NO SAFE WATER, AND 3.7 MILLION HAVE NO SANITATION

In April 2016, WCI successfully completed its first WASH project in Gokai township, Bong County, an area that was severely impacted by Ebola. WCI built a hand pump and latrine in Bong County's town center, serving 1,800 people who are now trained on the importance of proper sanitation and hygiene.

http://www.womenscampaigninternational.org/wash-1

Empower women and girls with skills and support, preparing them for leadership roles.

04/06/2018

Water and Sanitation: The Intricate Relationship as it Concerns Children's Health and Education

http://www.wh2ojournal.com/blog/water-and-sanitation-the-intricate-relationship-as-it-concerns-childrens-health-and-education

by Amobichukwu Chukwudi Amanambu INTRODUCTION Next to air, water is the most important natural resource to humans. Water availability and proper sanitation are essential to protect children’s...

04/04/2018

Penn Science and Lightbulb Café Lecture Series - Spring 2018 | Penn Today

https://penntoday.upenn.edu/sciencecafe

Water, Water, Everywhere!

An amazing water lecture through the Penn Science Cafe this Tuesday at 6pm at World Cafe Live: 3025 Walnut Street

Speakers include:

Bethany Wiggin, Associate Professor of Germanic Languages and Literatures and Founding Director of Penn Program in Environmental Humanities

Nikhil Anand, Assistant Professor of Anthropology
Richard Pepino, Lecturer in Earth and Environmental Science

Howard Neukrug, Professor of Practice in Earth and Environment Science and Director of the Water Center

Details in the link.

All events are held at: World Cafe Live Upstairs 3025 Walnut St. 6–7 p.m.