World Water Day 2016 Focused on Better Water, Better Jobs
Today, almost half of the world’s workers – 1.5 billion people – work in water related sectors and nearly all jobs depend on water and those that ensure its safe delivery. Yet the millions of people who work in water are often not recognized or protected by basic labour rights. The theme in 2016 — water and jobs — is focusing on how enough quantity and quality of water can change workers’ lives and livelihoods – and even transform societies and economies. Watch the official World Water Day Trailer.
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To mark World Water Day 2016, ILO headquarters in Geneva is hosting a photographic exhibition featuring images showing the relationship between water and the world of work. The exhibition will be on show throughout March and April. Here’s a link to the powerful images.[hr style=”1,2,3,4″ margin=”40px 0px 40px 0px”][gap height=”30″][gap height=”30″][gap height=”30″]
“I know I could charge more for the products if I wanted, but I don’t. It’s important that everyone can afford the water kettles (for handwashing) Im selling. We’re trying to make the community a cleaner and healthier place.” Check out all of the water and work related stories on the UN’s World Water Day website.[hr style=”1,2,3,4″ margin=”40px 0px 40px 0px”][gap height=”30″][gap height=”30″]
Walking for water every day is a job that is not recognized. Yet, it is a job that is vital to the survival of millions of families worldwide. Watch this short video to learn more.
