A new United Nations report reveals that gender inequality is worsening the global water crisis, disproportionately impacting women and girls.

• Women and girls spend an estimated 250 million hours daily fetching water, impacting their education and safety.
• The report was released by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water ahead of World Water Day.
• Despite their crucial role in water management, women are underrepresented in leadership and professional roles within the water sector, with fewer than one in five water workers being women in some regions.