South Asia Young Women in Water

Welcome to the third and final session of our webinar series, "𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘈𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘯 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘞𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘴: 𝘈𝘥𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘎𝘢𝘱𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘯𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵." This series, brought to you by South Asia Young Women in Water (#SAYWiW) in collaboration with The World Bank Group, has focused on amplifying the voices of South Asian youth in water and climate governance. We Are Going Live in 30 minutes!!! This final chapter, “𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐚𝐩𝐬: 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐬,” sheds light on a critical yet underrepresented issue—the barriers young women from South Asia face in global climate platforms such as COP29. Despite their immense potential, many young women encounter systemic obstacles, including financial constraints, lack of access to education, and limited institutional support, that prevent them from participating meaningfully in international discussions that directly affect their communities.

🌟𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: Asmita Rawat 🌟 Introducing Asmita Rawat, an inspiring environmentalist and first-generation college graduate from #Nepal. Join us on December 2nd at the #SAYWiW x The World Bank Group webinar “𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘎𝘢𝘱𝘴: 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘈𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘞𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘮𝘴” to hear her invaluable insights. Asmita holds a degree in Forestry and has extensive experience as a Climate Fellow, developing Local Disaster and Climate Resilience Plans and localizing Nepal’s Bipad (disaster) portal. Her work integrates grassroots knowledge into disaster resilience strategies, addressing the Himalayan region’s unique vulnerabilities. Asmita also served as the 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐔 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐥, where she ensured youth perspectives were included in policymaking. Currently, she’s a 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫 at Youth4Nature, advocating for the critical link between climate and nature. Asmita’s journey highlights the vital role of youth, particularly young women, in addressing disaster resilience and the impacts of climate change in the #Himalayan region—often called the third pole of the world. 📅 Date: December 2, 2024 (Tomorrow!!!) ⏰ Time: 8:45 PM Nepal Time (Know Your Time Here: https://lnkd.in/dkm4awtV ) 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/di5EwQ85 #COP29 #representtaionmatters #saywiw #southasia #pakistan #afghanistan #nepal #womenempowerment #HKH #ClimateChange

🌟𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: Mahnoor Rashid🌟 Introducing Mahnoor Rashid, a tireless advocate for climate change and gender equality from #Pakistan. Join us on December 2nd as Mahnoor shares her journey and insights at the #SAYWiW x The World Bank Group webinar “Bridging Gaps: Challenges for South Asian Young Women in Global Climate Forums.” Mahnoor serves as the Chairperson of the Children and Youth Advisory Board on Climate Change at Climate Forward Pakistan. With a deep background in international relations and climate change, she is actively engaged in the UNFCCC processes, particularly on Gender and Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE). She has been a voice for youth and gender in multiple international platforms, including ACE Hub Youth Forum 2024, COP28 UAE, and COP29 Azerbaijan, where she has advocated for #finance, #gender, and #youth inclusion. Mahnoor’s perspective is shaped by the lack of accessible climate education in Pakistan and the challenges of securing opportunities to learn and advocate for her own country’s vulnerabilities. Her insights will shine a light on systemic barriers and actionable steps for inclusivity in global climate discussions. 📅 Date: December 2, 2024 ⏰ Time: 8:00 PM Pakistan Time (Know Your Time Here: https://lnkd.in/dkm4awtV ) 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/di5EwQ85 #COP29 #representtaionmatters #saywiw #southasia #pakistan #afghanistan #nepal #womenempowerment

🌟𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: Mahnoor Rashid🌟 Introducing Mahnoor Rashid, a tireless advocate for climate change and gender equality from #Pakistan. Join us on December 2nd as Mahnoor shares her journey and insights at the #SAYWiW x The World Bank Group webinar “Bridging Gaps: Challenges for South Asian Young Women in Global Climate Forums.” Mahnoor serves as the Chairperson of the Children and Youth Advisory Board on Climate Change at Climate Forward Pakistan. With a deep background in international relations and climate change, she is actively engaged in the UNFCCC processes, particularly on Gender and Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE). She has been a voice for youth and gender in multiple international platforms, including ACE Hub Youth Forum 2024, COP28 UAE, and COP29 Azerbaijan, where she has advocated for #finance, #gender, and #youth inclusion. Mahnoor’s perspective is shaped by the lack of accessible climate education in Pakistan and the challenges of securing opportunities to learn and advocate for her own country’s vulnerabilities. Her insights will shine a light on systemic barriers and actionable steps for inclusivity in global climate discussions. 📅 Date: December 2, 2024 ⏰ Time: 8:00 PM Pakistan Time (Know Your Time Here: https://lnkd.in/dkm4awtV ) 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/di5EwQ85 #COP29 #representtaionmatters #saywiw #southasia #pakistan #afghanistan #nepal #womenempowerment

🌟 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: Marwa Alam Safa 🌟 Meet Marwa Alam Safa, a passionate climate advocate and environmentalist from Afghanistan, who will be joining us for the #SAYWiW x The World Bank Group webinar on “Bridging Gaps: Challenges for South Asian Young Women in Global Climate Forums” this December 2nd. Marwa serves as the National Climate Adaptation Officer at the Aga Khan Foundation and leads the Climate and Environment Youth Initiative (CEYI), which empowers Afghan youth to advocate for climate action and sustainability. Despite the immense barriers Afghan women face, Marwa represented her country at COY19BAKU and participated as an observer at COP29 Azerbaijan, showcasing extraordinary resilience and determination. She’s also an alumna of the OMLAS - One Million Leaders Asia Fellowship and the Max Thabiso Edkins Climate Ambassador Program, amplifying youth voices on global climate platforms. Don’t miss her inspiring insights on navigating international forums under challenging circumstances and her vision for empowering young women in #Afghanistan. 📅 Date: December 2, 2024 ⏰ Time: 7:30 PM Kabul Time (Know Your Time Here: https://lnkd.in/dkm4awtV) 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dhrTZh37 #COP29 #representtaionmatters #saywiw #southasia #pakistan #afghanistan #nepal #womenempowerment

📢 Excited to announce the final webinar: 𝑩𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑮𝒂𝒑𝒔: 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝑨𝒔𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒈 𝑾𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝑮𝒍𝒐𝒃𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒖𝒎𝒔 in our series "𝐸𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑆𝑜𝑢𝑡ℎ 𝐴𝑠𝑖𝑎𝑛 𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑛 𝐺𝑙𝑜𝑏𝑎𝑙 𝑊𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑃𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑠: 𝐴𝑑𝑑𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑅𝑒𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝐺𝑎𝑝𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐸𝑛ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐸𝑛𝑔𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡" in partnership with The World Bank! 🗓️ Join us on 2nd December to hear incredible insights from young leaders who navigated COP29 and are redefining youth and gender inclusivity in climate governance. 📌 When: 2nd December 2024, ⏰ 4:00 PM CET 🌐 https://lnkd.in/dkm4awtV (Time Zone Convertor) 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dxQFtNR8 Let’s discuss barriers, solutions, and what’s next for South Asian women in global climate platforms. Don’t miss it! #COP29 #representtaionmatter #saywiw #southasia #pakistan #afghanistan #nepal #womenempowerment

We’re proud to announce that our founder, Humnah Fayyaz, will deliver the keynote address at tomorrow’s webinar on the pivotal role of women-led climate action. 🎤 As the keynote speaker, she will share insights from her journey as the founder of South Asia Young Women in Water and discuss how empowering women in water and climate sectors is critical for a sustainable and climate-resilient future. 📅 Date: Saturday, 23rd November 2024 🕑 Time: 2:00 PM (Pakistan Standard Time), 10:00 AM (Central European Time) 💡 Whether you’re a climate advocate or a gender equity champion, this session will leave you inspired to make a change. Let’s amplify voices and build a more resilient world together! #SAYWIW #WomenInClimate #GenderEquity #H2OClimateConnect #COP29

At SAYWiW, we’re amplifying youth voices in climate action! Our founder, Meghna Chakkraborty, recently shared thoughts on COP29, stressing the need for diverse representation from South Asia and the importance of centering water in climate discourse. Let's bring marginalized communities into the conversation and push for equitable change together. 🌊✊ #SAYWiW #YouthClimateLeaders #COP29 #WaterForTheFuture #SouthAsia #ClimateChange #UNFCCC Women Climate Collective SHE Changes Climate Climate Forward Pakistan Youth Climate Collaborative Youth Empowerment in Climate Action Platform (YECAP) Indian Youth Climate Network YOUNGO The Asia Foundation Asia Water Council (AWC) ADB Water UN1FY

🌊 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬! 🌊 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫: Lessons from the 10th World Water Forum: Strengthening Youth Representation and Engagement   𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 4th November 2024   𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM CET   𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫: https://lnkd.in/dNh8FDVD  This #SAYWiW x The World Bank Group initiative brings together young South Asian changemakers who have participated in global water forums to share their insights and propose pathways for meaningful youth engagement in international water governance. 🌏✨ 📢 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/dWrB9pHK 🌟 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 🌟 Navya Vikraman Nair – Navya is a Ph.D. Candidate in Sustainability Management (Water) at the University of Waterloo, Canada. She has represented young researchers at prominent international forums, including the 2023 United Nations World Water Conference and the 10th World Water Forum in Bali, where she won the "Favorite Presentation Award." Navya is an advocate for sustainable water management and youth inclusion in global water governance, bringing a transdisciplinary approach to her work in environmental sustainability. Omar Faruk – Founder of 𝐖𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐱’𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐫 and co-founder of the Asia Pacific Climate Project, Omar serves as Country Head at the Ocean Climate and Research Institute, Sri Lanka. Known for his regional and global advocacy, Omar has represented Bangladesh at COP28 UAE, the 10th World Water Forum in Bali (where he won the Youth Hackathon Gold Medal), and numerous other international platforms. Rachana Mattur – A consultant specializing in civil society engagement in water management, Rachana was among the 60 Bali Youth Representatives at the 10th World Water Forum. With a background in Civil Engineering and a Master’s in Water Management and Governance from IHE Delft, she combines technical expertise with a commitment to social science. Rachana leads in youth water organizations including the Water Youth Network and Youth for the Rhine and is dedicated to bridging communities and stakeholders in impactful water management projects, particularly for youth and women. 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫: Meghna Chakkraborty – As the founder of South Asia Young Women in Water (SAYWiW), Meghna is committed to amplifying South Asian youth voices in water governance on global platforms. Her work focuses on supporting women and youth in water management roles, advocating for representation, and facilitating meaningful dialogues. Together, our panel will explore challenges, share stories, and discuss tangible solutions for empowering South Asian youth in the global water discourse. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from these inspiring voices! #SouthAsia #Youth #WaterGovernance #YouthEmpowerment #10WWF #SAYWiW Matilda Duri The World Bank

Join us as our star-studded panel unpacks the realities and solutions around Karachi’s water landscape. Trust us, you’ll want to be there for this one! 📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: October 26th, Saturday 🕒 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 5:30 PM Pakistan Time (Find your time zone here: https://lnkd.in/dJKC798c) 🔗 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤: https://lnkd.in/d2CYgtSb #SouthAsia #Karachi #webinaralert #Pakistan #urbanwater #water #women #youth #sustainability #worldsustainabilityday