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Social media guidance to get informed, engaged and act
WHAT IS WORLD WATER DAY? World Water Day is observed worldwide each year on March 22nd. It is an opportunity to focus attention on a natural resource that all our lives and livelihoods depend on. It is a day on which to be inspired and take action to make a difference for those who can’t take water for granted. World Water Day was established in 1993 by the United Nations General Assembly following a recommendation by the UN Conference on Environment and Development in Rio a year earlier. Each year, UN-Water - the entity that coordinates the UN’s work on water and sanitation – sets a theme for World Water Day corresponding to a global challenge. An engagement campaign is coordinated by one or several of the UN-Water Members with a related mandate. In 2016, the International Labour Organization (ILO) coordinates World Water Day.
2016 Theme: Water and Jobs coordinated by the ILO !
In 2016, World Water Day highlights how water and jobs interact to transform people’s lives. Almost half of the world's 1.5 billion workers are working in water related sectors and nearly all jobs depend on water and those that ensure its safe delivery. Yet millions of water workers are not recognized or protected by basic labour rights. Water and sanitation are essential workers’ lives and health. Every hour 38 workers die from water-related diseases. These deaths can be prevented with better water and sanitation (improved quality drinking water, sanitation, hygiene and related knowledge). The basic provision of adequate water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services at home and in the workplace helps strengthen economies by contributing to a healthy and productive population and workforce, with benefit-to-cost ratios as high as 7 to 1 for basic water and sanitation services in developing countries. Water impacts workers’ lives through its presence, quality and quantity. In the irrigated agriculture sector for example, which represents 70 per cent of freshwater withdrawals worldwide, a farmer's job depends on their ability to manage the available freshwater, while at the same time facing challenges such as groundwater depletion, climate change and water scarcity. In the forestry sector, it is sometimes necessary to reduce deforestation to avoid water shortages or excess water flows with negative impacts on a region, resulting in lay-offs in the industry.
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Water has the ability to create paid and decent jobs. It can contribute to a greener economy and sustainable development. But for this to happen, we need more qualified workers. And we need those workers to work in dignity, equality, safety and have a fair income.
SUGGESTED TWEETS WORKERS CARD: 1.5 billion people work in water related sectors. Better water, better jobs: #WorldWaterDay http://bit.ly/WWDfilm ! FISHERMAN CARD: 1 billion work in farming, fishing & forestry. Water is key to their survival #WorldWaterDay http://bit.ly/WWDfilm WATER ENGINEER/UTILITY WORKER CARD: Needs in water sector are higher than ever. Qualified workers are in demand. #WorldWaterDay http://bit.ly/WWDfilm GIRL CARRYING WATER CARD: Daily, women walk for water. Unpaid, unrecognized. Decent jobs empower women. #WorldWaterDay http://bit.ly/WWDfilm FACTORY WORKER CARD: Every hour 38 workers die from water-related diseases. Preventable deaths. #WorldWaterDay http://bit.ly/WWDfilm FARMER CARD: Feeding >7 billion people is not an easy task. Water-wise farming is crucial. #WorldWaterDay http://bit.ly/WWDfilm !
I believe in the power of water & jobs. Transforming people’s lives. #WorldWaterDay www.worldwaterday.org ADD CARD I care about water & it’s part of my job. #WorldWaterDay #WaterIs WORK ADD YOUR WORK-SELFIE TO SHOW HOW WATER IS PART OF YOUR JOB (…water is used to manufacture products, it’s in your coffee, or perhaps you work directly with water…) Believe it: 1/2 of all workers are employed in water-related sectors. Millions unrecognized and unprotected. #WaterIs WORK #WorldWaterDay Better water, better jobs. #WaterIs WORK. Get inspired to act! March 22 is #WorldWaterDay www.worldwaterday.org ADD CARD VIDEO: Water and jobs’ have the power to transform people’s lives. #WorldWaterDay http://bit.ly/WWDfilm ADD CARD Next time you hit the water-fountain ask yourself: how much water do I need to work? www.worldwaterday.org #WaterIs WORK #WorldWaterDay: Water can change workers' lives and livelihoods - even transform societies & economies. ADD CARD The water-cooler is empty, toilets all broken and sludge pouring out of the tap. How's your workday looking now? #WaterIs WORK #WorldWaterDay Here's a topic for the water-break: millions of people work without access to safe water. Could you? #WaterIs WORK #WorldWaterDay #WorldWaterDay is a big step towards dignity, equality & safety. #WaterIs WORK. http://bit.ly/WWDfilm ADD CARD Happy #WorldWaterDay! I care about water & the 663 million people who lack access. For me #WaterIs… ADD YOUR OWN WORDS This #WorldWaterDay I show that I care about #Water. #WaterIs ART and this is my contribution! ADD YOUR ART
SUGGESTED FACEBOOK POSTS WORKERS CARD: 1.5 billion people work in water related sectors. Better water, better jobs: #WorldWaterDay http://bit.ly/WWDfilm FISHERMAN CARD: 1 billion people ! work in agriculture, fishing & forestry. Water is central to their survival. Better water, better jobs: #WorldWaterDay http://bit.ly/WWDfilm WATER ENGINEER/UTILITY WORKER CARD: Needs in the water sector are higher than ever We need more & better talent to help shape our future. Better water, better jobs: #WorldWaterDay http://bit.ly/WWDfilm GIRL CARRYING WATER CARD: Women walk for water every day. Not paid, not recognised. Decent jobs are part of women’s empowerment. Better water, better jobs: #WorldWaterDay http://bit.ly/WWDfilm FACTORY WORKER CARD: Every hour 38 workers die from water-related diseases. These deaths can be prevented. Better water, better jobs: #WorldWaterDay http://bit.ly/WWDfilm FARMER CARD: Feeding more than 7 billion people is not an easy task #ClimateChange make water-wise farmers crucial. Better water, better jobs: #WorldWaterDay http://bit.ly/WWDfilm !
I believe in the power of water & jobs. Transforming people’s lives. Half of all workers on Earth are employed in water-related sectors. Millions of them are unrecognized and unprotected. This #WorldWaterDay it's time to make that change. www.worldwaterday.org ADD CARD #WorldWaterDay VIDEO: Water and jobs’ have the power to transform people’s lives, watch how! http://bit.ly/WWDfilm ADD CARD What is WORLD WATER DAY? World Water Day is marked on 22 March every year. It is an opportunity to learn more about water related issues, be inspired to tell others and take action to make a difference. Join #WorldWaterDay: www.worldwaterday.org ADD CARD Happy #WorldWaterDay! Today, people everywhere show that they care and that we have the power to make a difference. This is what I do. #WorldWaterDay #WaterIs WORK www.worldwaterday.org ADD YOUR WORK-SELFIE (Either you work with water or are responsible for dishwashing at home. How is water part of your work?) Every hour 38 workers die from water-related diseases. These deaths can be prevented with better water and sanitation. Better water - better jobs. #WorldWaterDay #WaterIs WORK www.worldwaterday.org ADD CARD The water-cooler is empty, the toilets are all broken and sludge is pouring out of the tap. How's your workday looking now? For millions of workers around the world, it's just an ordinary day on the job. #WorldWaterDay www.worldwaterday.org Water has the ability to create paid and decent jobs. It can contribute to a greener economy and sustainable development. For this to happen, we need more qualified workers. And we need those workers to work in dignity, equality, safety and have a fair income. #WorldWaterDay #WaterIs WORK www.worldwaterday.org ADD CARD Happy #WorldWaterDay! Today, people everywhere show that they care and that we have the power to make a difference. This is my contibution. #WorldWaterDay #WaterIs ART www.worldwaterday.org ADD YOUR ART Headed for a break? Here's a conversation starter: millions of people go to work without access to safe water. How long would you last? #WaterIs WORK www.worldwaterday.org !
On 22 March join the global call for change. The only limit is imagination! World Water Day www.worldwaterday.org facebook.com/UnitedNationsWater twitter.com/UN_Water instagram.com/UN_Water youtube.com/c/UNWaterOfficial unwater@un.org ! !
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