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STOP! The media are being gagged

Around the world, on the 16th of November, the websites of citizens’ movements and NGOs are going dark. Why? As an act of protest and solidarity; protest against the diminishing possibilities for making your voice heard as an active citizen or organization and to come together or debate peaceably. And in solidarity with those who cannot speak.

Meet Simavi at the UNC Water and Health Conference

The Water Institute at the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill is holding its annual Water and Health Conference from October 29–November 1, 2018. This week Simavi will attend the UNC Water and Health Conference: Where Science Meet Policy. The UNC Water Institute’s annual event has grown to become one of the most important gatherings in the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector held in the United States.

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.

November 2018

STOP! The media are being gagged

October 2018

Meet Simavi at the UNC Water and Health Conference

Safeguarding Girls’ Sexual Health on Mafangano Island Kenya

WASH SDG Consortium joint statement for the Global hand-washing day

Empowering girls to end child marriage

September 2018

Happy Anniversary SDGs! But should we be celebrating?

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

November 2018

STOP! The media are being gagged

October 2018

Meet Simavi at the UNC Water and Health Conference

Safeguarding Girls’ Sexual Health on Mafangano Island Kenya

WASH SDG Consortium joint statement for the Global hand-washing day

Empowering girls to end child marriage

September 2018

Happy Anniversary SDGs! But should we be celebrating?

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

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