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Report Launch: Socially inclusive WASH programming

A mapping study of social inclusive strategies and approaches in WASH programmes and projects of a selection of Dutch based and international organisations active in the WASH sector. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DGIS) and Simavi (Watershed) invite you to join a side event with a report launch on social inclusion, contributing to the global WASH goals of Leaving No One Behind, the World Water Week theme for 2019.

Report Launch: Global Review of National Accountability Mechanisms for SDG 6

Between October 2017 – March 2018, a study was conducted on national accountability mechanisms for the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6. This research was led by partners and members of organisations including Coalition Eau, End Water Poverty, Watershed Empowering Citizens Consortium, the Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) with the support of Sanitation and Water for All (SWA).

Radical increase in water and sanitation investment required for development goals

Just a few weeks ago leaders from all around the world came together at the United Nations High Level Political Forum (HLPF) in New York to ask governments, donors and other stakeholders to increase their efforts towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) for 2030. These goals were established by the UN in 2015 to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Current progress toward all 17 targets was discussed over two weeks at UN Headquarters, including a three-hour session on SDG 6, Water and Sanitation. The situation that emerged was troubling, posing the reflection whether we are on track to provide all citizens with clean water and safe sanitation by 2030.

Blog: Promoting menstrual health at the HLPF in New York

Last month, I was in New York to represent Simavi at the High Level Political Forum (HLPF) at the United Nationals (UN) Headquarters. The HLPF is an annual meeting at the UN Headquarters in New York where Ministers, delegates, UN representatives, (i)NGOs, researchers and other stakeholders come together to review the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It was my first time attending a high level event like this at the UN HQ. Together with my colleagues I flew to New York with the task to promote menstrual health at the HLPF.

Putting Menstrual Health on the 2030 Agenda

During the side-event we will discuss relevance and opportunities to advocate for MH. We will explore how to link international advocacy across sectors as well as how to link national advocacy to advocacy on a global level. We will share some good practices on advocacy on national level and identify opportunities to work together. The side event is organised by Simavi and WSSCC as an activity under the MH Alliance.

Meet Simavi at the High-Level Political Forum 2018

This week Simavi will attend the attend the High Political forum of the United Nations. The high-level political forum on sustainable development will meet from Monday, 9 July, to Wednesday, 18 July 2018. 2018 HLPF reviews the implementation of SDG 6 – Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. The 2030 Sustainable Agenda is universal and transformative for all Member States. It aims to end poverty in all its forms and “shift the world on to a sustainable and resilient path”.

Promoting Menstrual Health: The Perfect Fit

Menstruation and sexual health are taboo topics in Indonesia. A culture of silence contributes to a lack of knowledge on menstrual hygiene management (MHM) and Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR). With ‘The Perfect Fit: A Smart Entry Point to Reshape Menstrual Health Management in Indonesia’, Simavi, Kopernik and AYO Indonesia are working together on designing and distributing reusable menstrual pads for women in Indonesia, as well as educating local communities about their rights. By using the product as development process, it can serve as an entry point to open up a dialogue about Menstrual Health.

#Beyondshame

You drop your bag and before you know it, your tampons roll across the floor for everyone to see. Do you feel ashamed? Maybe not, but if so, you will be surprised of how many women are still ashamed of their menstruation. Even in the Netherlands we do not always talk about it openly. We hide our tampons or sanitary napkins, secretly go to the toilet and pretend nothing is wrong. While your period is the most normal thing in the world.

Simavi at World Water Forum 8 in Brasillia, Brazil

Simavi is using the opportunity of the 8th World Water Forum, the world’s largest water-related event, to demonstrate the Preliminary findings from a Global study on national accountability mechanisms for SDG 6 that highlights the role of civil society to hold governments accountable. As part of the strategic partnership Watershed, Simavi is involved in several sessions during the week and many network partners will be present.

Lilianne Ploumen wins Machiavelliprijs for SheDecides

Marvelous news! Today was announced that former Dutch minister of development, Lilianne Ploumen, is awarded the Machiavelli prize for SheDecides, a by her initiated movement. A well-deserved winner, we agee. SheDecides initiative helps women in developing countries who cannot provide in their need of birth control. The sudden stop on financing organisations that provide them with anticonception, access to safe abortions or sexual education was caused by reinstating the Global Gag Rule under president Trump. This US decision, would contribute to the big increase in unwanted and unsafe pregnancies and maternal mortality in the coming three years.

August 2018

Report Launch: Socially inclusive WASH programming

Read the Accountability Times!

A Global Review of National Accountability Mechanisms Report

Report Launch: Global Review of National Accountability Mechanisms for SDG 6

Radical increase in water and sanitation investment required for development goals

Blog: Promoting menstrual health at the HLPF in New York

July 2018

WEDC: An International Conference working towards sustainable and resilient WASH services

Putting Menstrual Health on the 2030 Agenda

Meet Simavi at the High-Level Political Forum 2018

Why robust multi-stakeholder national accountability mechanisms are essential for achieving SDG 6

June 2018

Blog Rens Saat. The challenges SRHR progams face in Bungoma, Kenya

Little did I know: 5 things you didn’t know about (un)safe pregnancies

Promoting Menstrual Health: The Perfect Fit

May 2018

#Beyondshame

Menstrual Hygiene webinar series

March 2018

Simavi at World Water Forum 8 in Brasillia, Brazil

February 2018

Blog Selma Hilgersom. WASH & Learn: a partnership beyond boundaries

Happy Valentine

January 2018

Little Did I Know: 5 Ways How You Can Contribute To Simavi’s Cause

Lilianne Ploumen wins Machiavelliprijs for SheDecides

August 2018

Report Launch: Socially inclusive WASH programming

Read the Accountability Times!

A Global Review of National Accountability Mechanisms Report

Report Launch: Global Review of National Accountability Mechanisms for SDG 6

Radical increase in water and sanitation investment required for development goals

Blog: Promoting menstrual health at the HLPF in New York

July 2018

WEDC: An International Conference working towards sustainable and resilient WASH services

Putting Menstrual Health on the 2030 Agenda

Meet Simavi at the High-Level Political Forum 2018

Why robust multi-stakeholder national accountability mechanisms are essential for achieving SDG 6

June 2018

Blog Rens Saat. The challenges SRHR progams face in Bungoma, Kenya

Little did I know: 5 things you didn’t know about (un)safe pregnancies

Promoting Menstrual Health: The Perfect Fit

May 2018

#Beyondshame

Menstrual Hygiene webinar series

March 2018

Simavi at World Water Forum 8 in Brasillia, Brazil

February 2018

Blog Selma Hilgersom. WASH & Learn: a partnership beyond boundaries

Happy Valentine

January 2018

Little Did I Know: 5 Ways How You Can Contribute To Simavi’s Cause

Lilianne Ploumen wins Machiavelliprijs for SheDecides

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