Response to The International Water Association's Webinar on International Women's Day 2023

International Women's Day 2023 rested on the agenda of ' Embrace Equity '. Equity, that ' equal opportunities aren't enough '; more work must be done to close the gender gap in order to reach SDG 5 of gender equality. The International Water Association (IWA) held their annual International Women's Day webinar series this year, addressing the role of African women working in the WASH sector. 5 speakers from 5 different countries (Fig.1) spoke openly, honestly and motivatingly about their career experiences. Figure.1: speakers for the IWA webinar This webinar sparked contemplation and really allowed me to hone in on the importance of listening to female voices. As WASH organisations aim to 'mainstream gender' in their inclusion and equity promises, these women reiterated to me the importance of doing so. Not only that, but a reminder that whilst we must listen to women, we must also remember that not every women's experience is the same ( Ndesa...