She Empowers!
Collaboratively creating an inclusive water and sanitation sector.
Time: 8:00-9:00 UTC / 9:00 – 10:00 CET
Engage with women working in the sanitation sector in a safe space to learn about the importance of sanitation and how to build a career in the sector. There will be three speakers representing Africa, Asia and Europe
Time: 10:00-11:00 UTC / 11:00 – 12:00 CET
Facing a difficult situation at work? Struggling to find a work/life balance? Join the peer mentoring session to give and receive advice from other women in the water and sanitation sector and build your network. The session will be led by Community of Women in Water and Women in Water & Sanitation Network.
Time: 13:00-14:00 UTC / 14:00 – 15:00 CET
Share your news and plans for the year ahead with the other women’s networks and let’s identify opportunities for collaboration to unite our voices. Non-members are more than welcome to join to learn about the networks.
Members include Africa Water Association, African Women Sanitation Professional network, Community of Women in Water, Women for Water Partnership, Women in Water and Sanitation Network, Women in Water Diplomacy.
Time: 15:00-16:00 UTC / 16:00 – 17:00 CET
Are you an employer? Do you want to improve gender equality in your workplace? Join the discussion to learn how we can close the gender gap. There will be a panel of gender specialists and employers describing the current situation and sharing best practices.
Speakers include Leticia Ackun from Africa Water Association, Juliet Willetts and Avni Kumar from Institute for Sustainable Futures, and Josh Newton from Josh’s Water Jobs.
Time: 18:00 – 19:00 CET (9:00 – 10:00 CST)
¿Te enfrentas a una situación difícil en el trabajo? ¿Te cuesta conciliar la vida laboral y personal? Únete a la sesión de mentoría entre pares para dar y recibir consejos de otras mujeres en el sector del agua y saneamiento y crear tu red de contactos.
Would you like to shape the agenda for women's empowerment in the water and sanitation sector—nationally, regionally, and globally? Do you want to help steer the future of our network?
Are you eager to connect with women worldwide and make a meaningful impact on SDGs 5, 6, 8, 17, and beyond?
Join the Women in Water & Sanitation Network (WWSN) as a member—and, if you’re interested, take an active role in one of our working groups!
Join us
📅 19 June 2025
🕑 02:30 p.m. CEST (14:30 Paris time)
💻 Format: Online
🙂 WWSN members + friends, women only
Register here
Without a set topic, this will be a space for open conversations beyond our usual work roles. To help guide discussions, we’ll provide a few light prompts to support meaningful exchanges—whether you're reconnecting with familiar faces or meeting new members for the first time.
Additionally, in a second part, we would also like on a side-track present to you the volunteering opportunities at WWSN.
What to Expect
Our virtual Meet & Greet feature multiple small-group breakouts (2–3 people) designed to help you get to know others more personally and authentically. We encourage you to follow up with those you meet and grow your network of supportive peers across the sector.
Who Can Join?
This event is open to all members of the WWSN family. If you’re a woman working on water and sanitation issues and would like to get involved, join the virtual meeting!
Looking forward to seeing you online soon!