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→Gender in the Water and Sanitation sector
Gender approaches is often important in water and sanitation sector because women are particularly touched by the condition of access to water and sanitation : if a water system breaks down, women, not men, will most likely be the ones most affected, for they may have to travel further for water or use other means to meet the household’s water and hygiene needs.
It has been underlined in the Principle No. 3 of the '''Dublin principles (1992)''' : the Principle No. 3 states that : '''''“Women play a central part in the provision, management and safeguarding of water'''. This pivotal role of women as providers and users of water and guardians of the living environment has seldom been reflected in institutional arrangements for the development and management of water resources. Acceptance and implementation of this principle require positive policies to address women’s specific needs and to equip and empower women to participate at all levels in water resources programmes, including decision-making and implementation, in ways defined by them"''.
== Gender approach in project management ==
