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World Water Day Messages Reach Symbolic Number
World Water Day, celebrated on 22 March, is a day when people around the world raise awareness of the cause of water. This year, thousands of people participated in public events including concerts, picnics, sport events, debates and special focus in schools. The social media buzz was remarkable as 700 million people - somewhat less than the number of people who lack access to improved water sources - potentially saw the messages spread with the hashtag #World Water Day.
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UN Launches World Water Development Report in Tokyo
The UN-Water celebrations of World Water Day were held in Tokyo, Japan, at the United Nations University where the 2014 campaign coordinated by UNU and UNIDO culminated in a two-day celebration. One of the main events featured the launch of the World Water Development Report and other activities included a high-level panel debate, a journalist workshop, the Water for Life Awards, a photo exhibition, side events and a book launch by UNU-Flores, UN-Water Decade Programme on Capacity Development and IHA.
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UN-Water Members and Partners Mobilized on World Water Day
UN-Water's celebrations of World Water Day largely saw Members and Partners active in various events and activties. Some examples: UNESCAP held a commemoration in Bangkok (photo) and UNDP in Ecuador organized a day for teachers and children (photo). At the same time UNDP was one of the UN entities that presented the World Water Development report in Stockholm similarly to UNESCO in Paris. UNCCD's Executive Secretary published a message, UNICEF was active on social media with the #wateris social media campaign, the World Bank promoted the 'thirsty energy initative' and GWP launched its global strategy at the UN-Water event in Tokyo.
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