Establishing a community of practice for Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion
In the water sector, inequality and social exclusion can exist within water governance and management, access to water services, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). Discrimination can be experienced due to race, gender, class, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
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As part of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) is implied in the Sustainable Development Goals through Goal 5 (achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls) and Goal 6 (ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all).