World Water Day, observed annually on 22 March since 1993, is the United Nations’ global awareness day dedicated to freshwater and sanitation challenges. The 2026 theme, ‘Water and Gender’, emphasises safe drinking water and sanitation as fundamental human rights and essential enablers of gender equality, directly contributing to SDG 6 (water and sanitation) and SDG 5 (gender equality).
The World Water Day 2026 celebration and WWDR 2026 launch aim to:
- present the key findings and policy recommendations of the WWDR 2026 on water and gender;
- position gender equality as a central pillar of water security, climate resilience, and sustainable development;
- amplify women’s leadership and voices in water governance, services, and decision- making;
- foster cross-sectoral dialogue and partnerships to accelerate progress toward SDG 6 and SDG 5 at global, regional, and national levels.
- climate change | inclusion | public awareness campaign | sustainable development
- Monday 23 March 2026, 09:30 - 13:30 (CET)
- Venice, Italy
- Event type
- Climate Action Days
- Event format
- Hybrid
Practical information
- When
- Monday 23 March 2026, 09:30 - 13:30 (CET)
- Where
- UNESCO Venice OfficePalazzo Zorzi, Salizada Zorzi, 4930, Venice, Italy
- Languages
- English
- Organisers
- UNESCO Office in Venice and WWAP
- Website
- More information