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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>THE Women\u2019s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) has warned that, despite women\u2019s crucial role in community water collection and management, they remain sidelined from decision making and policy implementation.<\/p>\n

The 2013 National Water Policy promises equitable access, yet chronic under funding, crumbling infrastructure, and weak governance leave about 60 % of Zimbabweans without reliable, safe drinking water disproportionately burdening women, girls, and those with disabilities.<\/p>\n

WCoZ reports that women and girls spend hours fetching water, cutting into education, income earning, and caregiving time.<\/p>\n

\u201cEmpowering women in water management leads to more sustainable practices and better health outcomes for families,\u201d WCoZ said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWomen are under represented in water committees and policy forums, so their needs are often overlooked.\u201d<\/p>\n

The report notes that women are responsible for household water collection, and girls miss school when water sources are far, reinforcing cycles of poverty.<\/p>\n

\u201cWomen with disabilities face extra hurdles \u2014 mobility barriers and discrimination that limit their access to clean water,\u201d the report reads.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe National Water Policy (2013) aims for equity, but implementation stalls due to insufficient funding, poor infrastructure, and governance gaps.\u201d<\/p>\n

WCoZ called for urgent investment, inclusive governance structures, and targeted programmes that place women at the centre of water planning and management.<\/p>\n

\u201cTheir voices are marginalised in community meetings and policy discussions, leading to inadequate consideration of their needs.\u201d<\/p>\n

The coalition urged stakeholders to act immediately to improve infrastructure, secure financing, and ensure women \u2014 especially young women and those with disabilities \u2014 have a seat at every water management table.<\/p>\n

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