World Water Day 2013: How Shortages Affect Women, Kids, Hunger Jessica Prois and Eleanor Goldberg - The Huffington Post
go to original March 22, 2013

UN Secretary-General message "World Water Day 2013" (UNWaterWorldWaterDay)

The global water crisis isn't just about simple supply and demand - it's an issue related to women's rights, global development and preventable deaths.

As the world population swells to over 7 billion people, and the demand for fresh water continues to grow with it, global leaders have called for greater innovation, advocacy and solutions, which is why this year’s World Water Day has been dedicated to the theme of “cooperation.”

UN Deputy Chief Jan Eliasson said improving access to water would reduce maternal health issues, child mortality and overall poverty, the AP reported.

"If we do water and sanitation right, we can have a great improvement on other goals," he said.

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Most of us use far more water at home than we realize. Here are some good home water conservation tips from Patty Kim, of National Geographic's Green Guide. Patty has numerous tips on how to cut back on water use, from the bathroom to the driveway. (HowdiniGuru)

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