Global Alliance at PoC 2026 - Water under Attack: Protecting Civilians and WASH in Armed Conflicts
Amid rising conflicts and shrinking funding, water systems are increasingly targeted, threatening civilian survival. This event explores how humanitarian diplomacy and partnerships can protect WASH and strengthen civilian protection in conflict.
May, 21st 2026
- May, 21st 2026
3:15 pm
- 4:45 pm
New_York
(+02:00)
Permanent Mission of the Republic of the Philippines to the UN
Kalayaan Hall
(556 Fifth Avenue, 5th Floor, New York)
(556 Fifth Avenue, 5th Floor, New York)
Held during Protection of Civilians Week 2026, this side event by the Global Alliance to Spare Water from Armed Conflict examines how to safeguard water and sanitation systems amid spreading conflicts, financial contraction, and institutional reform. Marking the 5th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 2573, the discussion highlights gaps in implementation and explores how humanitarian diplomacy, stronger compliance with international humanitarian law, and partnerships with local actors can enhance protection of civilians and ensure sustained access to essential WASH services.
