The article highlights the lack of access to clean water and sanitation facilities in many parts of the world, and the impact this has on health, education, and economic development.
Water scarcity affects more than 40% of the global population, and this number is expected to increase due to climate change and population growth
Women and children in developing countries often spend hours each day collecting water, which can limit their opportunities for education and economic advancement
Lack of access to safe water and sanitation contributes to the spread of waterborne diseases, which are responsible for 3.4 million deaths each year.