Resources
The following resources are compiled from suggestions by CWiW members. They are not the property of nor endorsed by CWiW. If you have a resource you would like added to this page, please contact info@cwiw.org.
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Research
Articles & Reports
Articles & Reports 2021-Today
- “COP26 is a step forward for water in climate action” (Stockholm International Water Institute; Sköld & Holmgren, 2021)
- A human rights-based approach to water (Stockholm International Water Institute; Grönwall 2021)
- Action Platform for Source-to-Sea Management: Strategy 2021–2025 (Stockholm International Water Institute, 2021)
- Advancing evaluation of gender and social equality outcomes in WASH (Stockholm Environment Institute, 2021)
- Briefing Paper: Strengthening gender equality in access to water, sanitation and hygiene (Sanitation and Water for All, 2021)
- Ceres’ Kirsten James talks to investors about valuing water (Responsible Investor; James, 2021)
- Challenges and opportunities for water justice: 2020 and beyond (Global Water Forum; Solano 2020)
- COP26: What happened, what does this mean, and what happens next? (Chatham House; Åberg et al. 2021)
- Empowering Women in Water Diplomacy in the Middle East and North Africa: A Comparative Study of Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco and Palestine (Global Water Partnership-Mediterranean & Geneva Water Hub; Afailal et al. 2021)
- Equality, inclusion and rights framework (WaterAid, 2021)
- Equitable land restoration in rural India means listening to every level of the community (Global Center on Adaptation & World Resources Institute; Singh et al. 2021)
- Exploring water quality management with a socio-hydrological model: a case study from Burkina Faso (Hydrological Sciences Journal; Carr et al. 2022)
- Gender in climate action training pack: A resource for practitioners (Climate and Development Knowledge Network; Dupar et al. 2021)
- How to include indigenous researchers and their knowledge (Nature; Gewin, 2021)
- Huge success for Water Pavilion at COP26 (Stockholm International Water Institute; Sköld & Jun, 2021)
- Innovations for gender equality (Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centers, 2021)
- Learning from Indigenous knowledge (Asia and the Pacific Policy Society; Taylor & Poelina, 2021)
- Mission Critical: Invest in water, sanitation and hygiene for a healthy and green economic recovery (WaterAid & Vivid Economics; Vexler et al. 2021)
- Mobilising Change: 10 years of climate resilient water investments (Global Water Partnership, 2021)
- Rethinking research and development approaches from a decolonisation perspective (International Institute for Environmental Studies; Kajumba & Baba, 2021)
- Storing Water: A New Integrated Approach for Resilient Development (Global Water Partnership & International Water Management Institute; Yu et al. 2021)
- Tackling the Sanitation Crisis in Rural Areas (World Bank, 2021)
- The Gender Action Piece (Global Water Partnership, 2021) (also available in French, Spanish & Russian)
- The weight of water – An interview with Surfers Against Sewage CEO Hugo Tagholm (Surfers Against Sewage, Water-quality Report, 2021)
- Valuing Water Stories: Sharing Experiences from Water Changemakers Across the Globe (Global Water Partnership, 2021)
- Was COP 26 a win for the WASH sector? (Devex; Root, 2021)
- WASH Matters (WaterAid, 2021)
- Water and beyond (European Commission, Directorate-General for International Partnerships, 2021)
- Water and Climate Discussion: Nature Based Solutions (International Water Association & Water UK, 2021)
- Water is a woman’s affair – Theresa Wasike, Ministry of Water, Nairobi (Stockholm International Water Institute; Gupta & Ndjiki, 2022)
- Water Matters: Resilient, Inclusive and Green Growth through Water Security in Latin America (Global Water Practice, Stockholm International Water Institute & World Bank; Vazquez et al. 2021)
- Water Security for Climate Resilience Report (REACH; Murgatroyd et al. 2021)
- Water Security in a Changing Environment – Speech by Environment Agency Chair Emma Howard Boyd (2021)
- Water: how to stop undervaluing a precious resource and be ready for the future (World Economic Forum; Huber, 2021)
- Women Forging Peace in the Ferghana Valley? An Analysis of Gender Inclusion in Peacebuilding and Transboundary Water Resource Management Projects in the Ferghana Valley (Central Asia Program; Taganova & Best, 2021)
- Women in Water Diplomacy Inception and Development Report (Stockholm International Water Institute; Yaari, 2022)
- World Water Development Report: Valuing Water (UNESCO, 2021)
Articles & Reports 2011-2020
- Cast study: Water and sanitation management with a gender perspective in Mexico (Sustainable Development Goals Fund, 2017)
- Defining, researching and struggling for water justice: some conceptual building blocks for research and action (Water International, Volume 39, Issue 2: Towards Equitable Water Governance; Zwarteveen & Boelens, 2014)
- Everything you need to know about pushing for equal pay (UN Women, 2020)
- Gaining insight into interdisciplinary research and education programmes: A framework for evaluation (Research Policy, Volume 47, Issue 1, Pages 35-48; Carr et al. 2018)
- Gender and water, sanitation and hygiene (UNICEF, 2018)
- Gender equality and inclusion in water resources management (Global Water Partnership; Grant, 2017)
- Gender Equality and the Human Rights to Water and Sanitation (United Nations ; Heller, Special Rapporteur, 2016)
- Gender equality and water (Stockholm International Water Institute, 2016)
- Gender equality depends on water (We Are Water Foundation, 2019)
- Gender-responsive indicators for water assessment, monitoring, and reporting (UNESCO; Miletto et al. 2019)
- IWMI Gender and Inclusion Strategy 2020-2023: New landscapes of water equality and inclusion (International Water Management Institute, 2020)
- People and water: understanding integrated systems needs integrated approaches (Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology-Aqua, Volume 69, Issue 8; Carr et al. 2020)
- Poetry about Water Justice: Women and Standing Rock (ORION Magazine; Soldier, 2017)
- The Transformative Potential of Women in Water Resource Management (International Water Resources Association; Clench, 2019)
- The Untapped Resource: Gender Diversity in the Water Workforce (International Water Association, 2016)
- Tracing Intersections of COVID-19: Gender, Water and Armed Conflicts (Swedish Institute of International Affairs; Said et al. 2020)
- Water justice: why it matters and how to achieve it (Water International, Volume 43, Issue 4; Sultana, 2018)
- Why justice matters in water governance: some ideas for a ‘water justice framework’ (Water Policy; Neal et al. 2014)
- Women in Water Utilities : Breaking Barriers (World Bank, 2019)
Articles & Reports Prior to 2010
Books
- Athena Rising: How and Why Men Should Mentor Women (W. Brad Johnson & David G. Smith)
- Good Guys: How Men Can Become Better Allies for Women in the Workplace (David G. Smith & W. Brad Johnson)
- How to Be Successful without Hurting Men’s Feelings: Non-threatening Leadership Strategies for Women (Sarah Cooper)
- Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men (Caroline Criado Pérez)
- No Hard Feelings: the Secret Power of Embracing Emotions at Work (Liz Fosslien)
- That’s What She Said: What Men Need to Know (and Women Need to Tell Them) About Working Together (Joanne Lipman)
- The Fix: Overcoming the Invisible Barriers that are Holding Women back at Work (Michelle P. King)
- The Invention of Difference (Binna Kandola & Jo Kandola)
Documentaries, Podcasts, and non-CWiW Event Recordings
- Brave Blue World (2020)
- Fashion’s Dirty Secrets (2018)
- Mujeres En Conservación Ecuador (Youtube-Channel, Portraits)
- Project 17. Goal 6: Clean Water. One Girl’s Quest for Clean Water (2021)
- Recording of webinar at the University of Oxford on climate governance and international development (2021)
- Reshma Saujani: Teach girls bravery, not perfection (2016)
- So Money with Farnoosh Torabi Podcast: Joanna Lipman, That’s What She Said (2018)
- The Primal Scream: NY Times series on US working moms during the pandemic (2021)
- Valuing Water Initiative and Future Water Leaders Podcast from Climate Adaptation Summit (2021)
- Water Pavilion at COP26 (2021)
- Water Policy in Australia: How do we protect our most precious resource? (2021)
- Womanhood and International Relations podcast hosted by Natalia Bonilla
Groups, Organizations, and Departments
- End Water Poverty
- GIZ Gender
- Hisaar Foundation
- SHE Changes Climate
- SIWI’s Water Diplomacy Network in Central Asia and Afghanistan 
- SIWI’s Women in Water Diplomacy Network for the Nile
- United Nations University – Institute of Water, Environment and Health
- Water Integrity Network
- Water Justice Hub
- Water Science Policy
- WaterUp
- Women In Research And Science: An Employee-Led Resource Group
- Women in Water and Sanitation Network
Guidelines and Tools
- A How To Guide for Developing Inclusive Conferences
- Building wider support for ecosystem-based adaptation: how can communications help?
- Engendering Success in STEM (for those interested in the research on it)
- Gender Analysis – a Tool for Transforming Water Resource Management 
- Gender, think-tanks and international affairs: A toolkit
- Metrics for Mums: tips for writing about a track record with career interruptions
- Setting Enterprise Water Targets: A Guide for Companies
- Source-to-Sea Platform
- Toolkit for Mainstreaming Gender in Water Operations
- Water Impact Index
- What’s Next for Your Impact Career
- Women’s empowerment through rural water supply activities: A practical guide by and for practitioners of the Rural Water Supply Network
Opportunities: Job Sites, Award Programs, and Fellowships
- African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD)
- ARIES PhD Scholarships
- Bertha Foundation: The Bertha Challenge 2022, Fellowships for Activists and Investigative Journalists
- DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) Scholarship Programs
- International Scholarships For Any Developing Country
- Josh’s Water Jobs
- KAAD (Katholischer Akademischer Ausländer-Dienst)
- Netherlands Holland Scholarship for Foreign Students
- Netherlands Opportunities
- ResearchProfessional.com
- Rotary Foundation Scholarships
- Scholarship Plus / StipendiumPlus
- studying-in-germany.org – Scholarships in Germany for International Students
- UKRI Doctoral Training Programme (DTP) (also for international students)
- Women for Africa Foundation
- Wondering What’s Next In Your Impact Career?
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