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About World Water Day

Some background information on World Water Day and the activities of IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre related to World Water Day.


ArticleAbout World Water Day

Water is a basic requirement for all life, yet water resources are facing increasing demands from, and competition among, users. In 1992, the UN General Assembly designated 22 March of each year as the World Day for Water.

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Web LinkCelebrating water for life

This booklet aims to communicate the purpose and aim of the UN International Decade for Action Water for Life 2005–2015.

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Web LinkWorld Water Day marks launch of new Decade of Action – Water for Life

World Water Day - 22 March 2005 - marks the start of a new UN International Decade for Action on water. The UN hopes that the Decade will boost the chances of achieving international water-related goals and the United Nations Millennium Declaration.

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Web LinkUN Booklet: Water for Life Decade

The United Nations have published a booklet for the International Decade 'Water for Life".

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Contact information for World Water Day and IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre

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