Important DaysMonday, 23 March 2026·The Hindu
World Water Day 2026 highlights water and gender under UN-Water coordination
World Water Day 2026 was observed on 22 March with the theme Water and Gender under UN-Water coordination.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 22 March 2026, World Water Day was observed with the theme “Water and Gender”, focusing on freshwater management, SDG 6 and the global water crisis under UN-Water coordination.
Key specifics
- World Water Day is observed every year on 22 March.
- The 2026 theme was “Water and Gender”.
- The day supports Sustainable Development Goal 6, which targets water and sanitation for all by 2030.
- The campaign highlights the 2.1 billion people worldwide who lack access to safe drinking water.
- UN-Water coordinates the global theme and activities.
Exam lens
Important days question, 22 March, World Water Day, theme “Water and Gender”, SDG 6, UN-Water; TNPSC may ask the date, theme and coordinating body.