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Peter Gleick: Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Water for Africa, and the Nobel Peace Prize

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The remarkable president of Liberia, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, has just been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize along with Liberian peace activist Leymah Gbowee and Tawakkul Karman of Yemen for their work on women’s rights. This award is rightful recognition of the commitment and dedication of these women to strengthening the rights and dignity of women in Africa, and around the world.

Is Management Just for Men? 5th World Water Forum Calls Gender into Question

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For centuries women have been responsible for water use --…

Sanitation and drinking water: is the world on track?

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New UNICEF and the World Health Organization report: despite…