World Water Day 22nd march

World Water Day 22nd march

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This year’s theme of ‘Water and Jobs’ focuses on how enough quantity and quality of water can change workers’ lives and livelihoods and even transform societies and economies.

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The World Water Day is observed to create awareness about conservation and protection of water resources.
Here are some key facts according to Water.org:

WATER
1 in 10 people lack access to safe water

SANITATION
1 in 3 people lack access to a toilet.

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WOMEN & CHILDREN
Women and children spend 125 million hours each day collecting water

DISEASE
Every 90 seconds a child dies from a water-related disease

ECONOMICS
Every $1 invested in water and sanitation provides a $4 economic return

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