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![Dieneke van der Wijk Managing Director of Simavi](https://waterwakeupcall.nl/media/pages/medialibrary/e84a1b4461-1659022173/dieneke-van-der-wijk-by-sander-stoepker-396x162-crop-53-29.jpg)
Dieneke van der Wijk: “I admire the resilience of women”
02.08.22 Amsterdam
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How Climate change activism is propelling women in Kenya into politics
28.07.22 Kenya
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World Water Week 2022: Looking forward with us
28.07.22 Amsterdam
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Dealing with the water crisis in Bangladesh, the story of Mahmuda
Dealing with the water crisis is dealing with climate change in Bangladesh. Women and girls are disproportionately affected. Read Mahmuda Begum's story.
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Simavi publishes Impact Report 2021 and takes a new step towards Shift the Power
01.06.22 Amsterdam
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Menstrual Hygiene Day 2022
31.05.22 Amsterdam
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Reusable sanitary pads, proper information and water give girls dignity in Kenya
24.05.22 Kenya
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Menstrual health in Indonesia: this is why we need to do more
24.05.22 Indonesië
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UN Water Conference 2023 off for a good start
28.04.22 Amsterdam
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Jane Nyamwamu about the impact of the Water Justice Fund: 'Women can do magic'
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