KYOTO -- Greater integration of the female perspective is critical for better management of water services, according to participants in a session Monday of the ongoing World Water Forum here.
The "Gender in Court" session was organized by the Gender and Water Alliance, a network of organizations across the world working to achieve equity and equality among all parties in the field of sustainable water resources development and management.
Experts argue that the gender issue holds great significance when discussing water issues, as women are often the most vulnerable, especially in rural areas where they sometimes have to walk long distances to access water for daily household needs.